[cups.bugs] [LOW] STR #2391: local.types can't override mime.types

Michael Sweet mike at easysw.com
Tue May 22 06:22:52 PDT 2007


[STR Closed w/o Resolution]

application/octet-stream *is* uncommented in mime.types, however the
passthrough filter in mime.convs *isn't*, at least not with the standard
CUPS distribution, so raw files won't be printed unless you enable it or
have an interface script.

If you want to disable application/octet-stream completely (which prevents
unidentified file types from getting through), the only way to do it is to
edit mime.types and deal with updating it after every upgrade...

Another way around this is to define a new MIME type that matches the
files you are trying to prevent from printing - just don't define a
conversion filter...

Finally, if you are using interface scripts, the script can look at
CONTENT_TYPE and disallow application/octet-stream printing.

Link: http://www.cups.org/str.php?L2391
Version: 1.2.11
Fix Version: None





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