IBM Mainframe and AS400 IPDS filters for CUPS

[Jens Stark]

Michael Sweet wrote:

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> That said, we've looked into the feasibility of doing an IPDS mini-
> server that would make a CUPS server look like one or more IPDS
> printers.  It *is* feasible, but will take a lot of developers' time
> which means a fair amount of money - no customer has yet opted to
> go that route, but instead uses one of the many existing AS/400
> solutions instead.
> 
How much money ? :)

This IS a big market - for everything from embedded solutions to 
enterprise print servers. However, it is not a simple task...

Best,
    Jens