+The LPRng software is an enhanced, extended, and portable implementation of
+the Berkeley LPR print spooler functionality. While providing the same
+interface and meeting RFC1179 requirements, the implementation is completely
+new and provides support for the following features: lightweight (no
+databases needed) lpr, lpc, and lprm programs; dynamic redirection of print
+queues; automatic job holding; highly verbose diagnostics; multiple printers
+serving a single queue; client programs do not need to run SUID root;
+greatly enhanced security checks; and a greatly improved permission and
+authorization mechanism.
+
+The source software compiles and runs on a wide variety of UNIX systems, and
+is compatible with other print spoolers and network printers that use the
+LPR interface and meet RFC1179 requirements. LPRng provides emulation
+packages for the SVR4 lp and lpstat programs, eliminating the need for
+another print spooler package. These emulation packages can be modified
+according to local requirements, in order to support vintage printing
+systems.
+
+For users that require secure and/or authenticated printing support, LPRng
+supports Kerberos V, MIT Kerberos IV Print Support, and PGP authentication.
+LPRng is being adopted by MIT for use as their Campus Wide printing support
+system. Additional authentication support is extremely simple to add. LPRng
+is Open Source Software, and the current public distribution is available
+from the listed FTP and Web Sites.