pci-to-parallel vs usb-to-parallel?



My new PC doesn't have a parallel port on the back (or anywhere else),
and I need one for my HP1200 B/W laser printer. I've seen inexpensive
PCI cards that have one or two parallel ports, and also some cables that
convert between USB and parallel. Any advice on which of these
alternatives is likely to give me the least trouble getting printing to
work (with etch or lenny)?

Mike Fontenot


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