This is just an idea that I have been throwing around in my head for a while and that is to create a little piece of software that keeps track of machine counters using SNMP and publishing for anyone to use for free.
Can somebody please stop me if there is already a bit of software that can do this now before I get too excited?
Basically, all meter reading can be obtained from machines on the network via SNMP (which alot of you would already know). It is just a matter of knowing the OID for the total, mono and colour readings (Object Identification). You would be able to put the IP address of machines in to this software (manufacturer independant) and then retrieve the meter readings to be put into a .CSV file.
The idea of keeping it simple means not wizz bang awesome options, but something that anyone can modify or build on to what they need. Basically under a GNU Licence which says you can do anything you want with the software, as long as you credit the original authors.
I am pretty good with SNMP, but I'm not that good with say something like C+ to create a light GUI. Would there be anyone willing to have a crack at this and help to create this? I think this would help alot of users to try and understand their print usage, as well as help some IT people.
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