"Working knowledge of CUPS" is probably not required. Been using tons of flavors over the decade and I still have no functional understanding of what CUPS is, beyond what the acronym means.

For years, I've used HP printers and scanners, and if they haven't worked out of the box, then HP has a Linux installation utility that has never failed me.

Personally I do not prefer Debian/Ubuntu, but that's a Pepsi vs. Coke argument ... if you're familiar with it, stick with it. Although you may find other Ubuntu spins like Mint or Cinnamon more pleasing to the eye. I've never used either, per the mention above, but I read reviews. 

Thanks,
Alexander

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On Sun, Apr 17, 2022, 07:14 Keith Smith via PLUG-discuss <plug-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org> wrote:
Had to move to Windows for business reasons about 5 or 6 years ago.  I
see no reason that I cannot return to Linux on my desktop.

I use Ubuntu for servers so I am thinking of moving to Ubuntu desktop
which is Gnome.  Please no flame wars.

My question is what do I need to know to run Linux as my desktop.  I
know I will need to understand and have working knowledge of CUPS,
however what else?  I am hoping to be able to get my scanner working.

What else?

I am using VirtualBox so I can do a trial run.
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