2 files changed, 24 insertions, 6 deletions

diff --git a/print/cups-lpr/pkg-comment b/print/cups-lpr/pkg-comment
index efb94b4cad45..c3cdc3535006 100644
--- a/print/cups-lpr/pkg-comment
+++ b/print/cups-lpr/pkg-comment
@@ -1 +1 @@
-The CUPS BSD and system V compatibility binaries
+The CUPS BSD and system V compatibility binaries (lp* commands)
diff --git a/print/cups-lpr/pkg-descr b/print/cups-lpr/pkg-descr
index 7457100a2547..f5049de70300 100644
--- a/print/cups-lpr/pkg-descr
+++ b/print/cups-lpr/pkg-descr
@@ -1,5 +1,23 @@
-CUPS provides a printing layer for UNIX based operating systems. This
-port provides binaries to make cups compatible (and indeed look just
-like) a standard BSD or system V printing system. WARNING: The
-compatibility binaries will conflict with the names of the native
-binaries.
+CUPS provides a portable printing layer for UNIX-based operating
+systems. It has been developed by Easy Software Products to promote a
+standard printing solution for all UNIX vendors and users. 
+
+CUPS uses the Internet Printing Protocol ("IPP") as the basis for
+managing print jobs and queues. The Line Printer Daemon ("LPD") Server
+Message Block ("SMB"), and AppSocket (a.k.a. JetDirect) protocols are
+also supported with reduced functionality. CUPS adds network printer
+browsing and PostScript Printer Description ("PPD") based printing
+options to support real-world printing under UNIX.
+
+CUPS provides the System V and Berkeley command-line interfaces. These are
+available in the cups-lpr port.
+
+CUPS also supports a customized version of GNU Ghostscript (currently based
+off GNU Ghostscript 5.50) and an image file RIP that are used to support
+non-PostScript printers. Sample drivers for HP and EPSON printers are included
+that use these filters. This software is available in the cups-pstoraster
+port.
+
+- AlanE (maintainer)
+alane@freebsd.org, ports@geeksrus.net
+[original text by greid@ukug.uk.freebsd.org]