Hi, I'm pleased to announce the immediate availability of PyKota v1.19 Final.
PyKota is a GPLed print quota and accounting software for CUPS and LPRng written in the Python language. This software can store its datas either in LDAP or in a PostgreSQL database, and features both hardware and software accounting. Hardware accounting supports SNMP, PJL, Netatalk, or any other method you may create yourself. Software accounting natively supports PostScript, PDF, PCL5 and PCLXL (aka PCL6), but here too you can use your own accounting software if you prefer. In fact its great extensibility allows you to plug your own software at most strategic points, giving an unprecedented versatility. PyKota is available either in the form of 20 US$ yearly subscriptions to Official packages (tarballs, .rpm and .deb), or for no fee through the use of CVS. Learn more about PyKota or download it from : http://www.librelogiciel.com/software/PyKota/action_Presentation List of changes in 1.19 compared to 1.18 : ------------------------------------------ - LPRng support rewrite : hardware accounting is now done immediately, just as with CUPS. - CUPS support's mainloop rewrite : no more 99% CPU usage troubles. - Software accounting now supports PostScript (DSC compliant and binary), PDF, PCL5, PCL6 (aka PCLXL). A new command line tool is introduced (pkpgcounter), which can be used independantly if needed (PyKota has to be installed though, but no config is necessary). - Strict enforcement of quota is now supported : if activated (not the default), people can't be over quota anymore. - Easier configuration. Saner defaults. Improved configuration helper for CUPS (pkhint). - Configurable call-home-on-crash feature to automate bug/problem reporting to author and/or admin and/or whoever you want. - Improved web based reports. - More versatile LDAP specific configuration directives. - More datas saved in the database : printer text description, history of payments, job size in bytes, job originating hostname. - X Window Print Quota reminder using On Screen Display (pykosd). - Better dispatching of error or informational messages. - Thai and Greek translation added. - Swedish translation is now installed correctly. - Improved documentation (a bit). - Improved overall robustness. - Usual bugfixes. - Experimental Debian package is now available to subscribers. - PyKota stuff (T-Shirts, Bags, Mousepads...) can now be bought from http://www.cafeshops.com/pykota so you can spread the word about this (great) software. - Online polls are now available on PyKota's website. They help to make PyKota better suit YOUR needs : just feed them. This release couldn't have been made without the help of several people who contributed their time to test, debug, enhance or translate this software or its documentation. In particular I'm glad to publicly thank the following people : - Matt Hyclak - Simo Sorce - Ryan Suarez - Michele Baldessari - Sergio Gonzalez Gonzalez - Suthep Yonpimai - Jurandy Martins - Spyros Melissovas - Stefan Wold for their invaluable help. And of course I don't want to forget the several people who sent contributions in the form of money : Thanks a lot ! This is really appreciated ! Plans for the future : ---------------------- - Powerful data dumper to export datas in any format (xml, csv, sql, ldif, etc...) useable either through the web or from the command line : this will allow easier than ever reports creation with the tools of your choice. - Versatile banner generation and accounting. - Improved web based tools, notably introduction of a web based management tool. - Ink coverage accounting ala PrintBill. Comments are very much welcome. Thank you for reading. Jerome Alet ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- YOU MUST BE A LIST MEMBER IN ORDER TO POST TO THE LPRng MAILING LIST The address you post from or your Reply-To address MUST be your subscription address If you need help, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] (or lprng-requests or lprng-digest-requests) with the word 'help' in the body. To subscribe to a list with name LIST, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with: | example: subscribe LIST <mailaddr> | subscribe lprng-digest [EMAIL PROTECTED] unsubscribe LIST <mailaddr> | unsubscribe lprng [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have major problems, call Patrick Powell or one of the friendly staff at Astart Technologies for help. Astart also does support for LPRng. Also, check the Web Page at: http://www.lprng.com for any announcements. Astart Technologies (LPRng - Print Spooler http://www.lprng.com) 6741 Convoy Court San Diego, CA 92111 858-874-6543 FAX 858-751-2435 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
