MOOG MODULAR  I don't get it.

CUPS is incorporated into every Apple sold today and neither a developer or support person for the product can afford a .Mac account or maintain a workable server?

The web is filled with low-cost or free servers.

Few of us, myself included, know how to compile source code.

So why is it still be featured here on M.U. as source code only or not provided as a binary? Even Apple ignores it as being important enough to provide via their built-in Software Update feature.

A user interested in this app literally has to wait until Apple updates their system.

That's not right when it comes to "the" integral printing engine used by OS X.

Can't anyone spend $10/yr for a small server with an installer for the latest binary when it's something as important as printing on an installed base of MILLIONS of computers???

I get better support and more timely updates with VueScan, a small scanning app published by single, private author.

If you sell it, you should support it. Are you listening Apple?  
(Version 1.4)

KRIONI  @Moog:

Look, that is the point: this developer does NOT "sell" this. He's saying that he can't afford to host the binaries. Think that's bad - do it yourself, then, if it is so cheap.

Second, if you cannot compile the binaries to this updated version of open source software, just wait for Apple to include an update when they think it is necessary. Is there something wrong with what comes with Mac OS X for you? This is one of those :if it ain't broke, don't fix it situations" unless, of course, you are the kind of person who wants to (and CAN) compile the freshest binaries yourself.

Don't be rude to someone who is developing this software for FREE. At some point, Apple will decide to include updates, and then this guy's hard work will benefit millions of Mac users.

Geez!  
(Version 1.4)

KRIONI  P.S. I'm also a customer of Hamrick Software (developer of VueScan). A great product, and I expect customer service from Hamrick because I am a _paying_ customer. Did you send this developer money? No? Then don't pick on him.  
(Version 1.4)

MOOG MODULAR  Nice assumptions there, Krioni.

I DID pay Hamrick software for VueScan.

That's why I appreciate the great support from them.

I also paid Apple for OS X and expect support from them.

But the point you seem to be missing is that the developers themselves are finding and fixing bugs continuously in CUPS.

Apple doesn't release these updates until they compile and release an entirely new version system.

Rarely, if ever, have I seen Apple Software Update provide these updates.

As for servers, I have several Dreamhost accounts.

For about $10/yr each I get unlimited storage and unlimited bandwidth.

Less than the price for a meal where I live.

So if the developers would like to compile downloadable binaries, I would be happy to host them myself.

Simply provide an email address here for someone I can contact and yeah.. smarta**... I WILL host them myself.

I've been an Apple customer for 30 years this year and paid for all of my software whether it was for my first Apple ][+ or my present Imac.

Don't assume everyone is a leach or not willing to put their money where their mouth is, ok Krioni?  
(Version 1.4.1)

KRIONI  @Moog Modular:

Hmm. If you are complaining that Apple should update their included open-source software packages more often, I somewhat agree with you. That said, Apple has a lot to test for, and non-critical open-source updates probably fall behind fixing bugs that actually cause problems for users.

However, it sounded very much like your were criticizing the volunteer developers of a free open-source package of software for not compiling and hosting binaries. That's what I was offended by. Yes, you paid Hamrick, but you didn't pay these guys. They owe you nothing.

As far as hosting costs, you must have a great deal with dreamhost.com - their page describes unlimited hosting as costing $8.95/month, which is quite a bit more than $10/year.

However, I bet you could contact the developers directly (MacUpdate.com comments are probably not the most direct way to reach them), and offer to host compiled binaries. Or, perhaps you could team up with someone who, while not skilled enough to develop the software itself, could at least help in compiling binaries, and then you host them. That wouldn't even require contacting the developers, just finding one person to do (or help you do) the compiling. That would be much more constructive than seeming to blame people who are working for free because they want to make good software for the community.

Once again, if you were picking only on Apple, most of what I said does not apply. You certainly DID pay them, and so have every right to complain, even if what Apple is doing might make sense (as far as where they place priority on updates).  
(Version 1.4.1)

MISHA  Site not found :(  
(Version 1.4b2)

FRIEDDYLAN  Be safe- don't install or compile anything over 1210 for 10.4. The GUI is not able to accommodate the new features of anything newer than that. It may function via CL or web interface but that's not very Apple is it?  
(Version 1.3.8)

JCRAIG  You don't need to, as Apple will add the necessary CUPS update to a future Software Update. Doesn't mean the developer can't announce the immediate availability of updates though (this is for Unix too after all).

Trust Software Update. As long as you don't do something stupid like delete Receipts from your System, Software Update will usually know what your system needs.  
(Version 1.3.5)

FRIEDDYLAN  If your printer is working- don't bother. Making the wrong move with CUPS will mean a system reinstall for many.  
(Version 1.3.3)

FRIEDDYLAN  Try installing a previous version found at my download page and let me know if you have a problem please. Otherwise you may be having other problems that affect the clean install. One thing I found with failed CUPS installations is that some PPC applications like MS Office will not launch correctly or crash at launch. Still other PPC apps should continue to work fine. I have yet to resolve the issues you are experiencing once core system elements are completely hosed short of an Archive install of the system from Apple's discs.

I have, however, come to the conclusion that the problems existed before CUPS was installed - installation simply makes a bad situation worse.  
(Version 1.3.2)

FRIEDDYLAN  I've begun compiling Universal binaries. Please download again and retry that version. If you resolved your problems then don't do it- leave well enough alone I think.. :)  
(Version 1.3.3)

MAKAI  Sorry Dylan for answering so late and thank you for your efforts. Tried cups 133-universal and no issues with PPC apps afterwards. However still 'installation errors'. You are probably right that if something is already broken, a CUPS update install is not the way to fix it.  
(Version 1.3.4)

A. BUSBEY  How does one reinstall the old version of CUPs? No matter what I do printer sharing doesn't seem to work.  
(Version 1.2.11)

DIGITAL_DREAMER  Because this is an update?

Is there some problem releasing updates on MacUpdate??  
(Version 1.2.9)

REALMERLYN  You're updating Apple software with non-apple software though. That sounds like you're in for a world of hurt when Apple also releases updates. I know we run into problems with people updating the built-in Perl with a newer version.  
(Version 1.2.10)