[TriLUG] printer configurations

[M. Mueller/bhu5nji]

How do I judge the merits of network printing configurations?

Have one W98 + many Linux boxes in a switched Ethernet LAN.  Have Epson Color 
Stylus 850 inkjet printer; Which of these  configurations is 
possible/desireable?

A.  printer connected by Parallel port to w98; Linux prints to w98 acting as 
print server

B. printer connected by Parallel port to linux box; w98 prints to linux box 
acting as print server

C. get Ethernet card for printer; still need to choose a print server? both 
W98 and linux box?

D. Keep W98 and Linux separate; move printer from w98 to Linux box when 
necessary

TIA,
Mike