This chapter describes how to download the source code for CUPS, it also describes various methods for building and installing CUPS. The following are the various ways in which we can install CUPS, which we have discussed in the chapter:
Using Source Code
Binary Installation
Using Subversion
Using Package Manager
For the Binary Installation, we have also discussed the following scenarios for the installation.
Using Portable Distribution
RPM installation
Debian Installation
Finally, we have seen how to access the CUPS server in a web browser using a special URL, so we can test it to see if it has been installed properly.