There are a number of systems in OpenBSD that work essentially independently of the main flow.
I decided, enthusiastically, to tackle the LPD/LPR system, which is outdated but essential. It needs new code or throw away the existing code and start fresh. It needs proper security. It needs to have IPP, Internet Printing Protocol. It will also need many other things I haven't even thought of. Although many use CUPS instead, LPD is essential. Read the Licenses of CUPS and be appalled. I spent a ton of time studying this whole problem and realized I cannot tackle this big of a project alone. This is a project that can be worked on without interfering with anything else. So I am asking for any NON-developers if they would like to help me with this project. I don't care how this works. I don't need to be in charge, there really are too many areas that need extensive work. And there is a critical need for people in a variety of environments and systems to DO TESTING. There are printers that do not respond properly to IPP or LPD. I have a hunch that this project will need a core that is written in C, but will also need something like Perl to rapidly add new changes that pop up in the future. It is essential that LPD continue to support old equipment. There is a lot of that being used and it must be supported. The developers are busy juggling 15 balls in the air at once and really can't get involved in this project because of the great amount of work AND time this will take. So I am asking for anyone that can code. Anyone that can test. You may reply to me on-list or off-list. If you reply off-list, please tell me if you want your email private or if it can be made public to others. Thanks to anyone who would like to help, Chris Bennett
