On Thu, 31 Mar 2005 11:45:08 -0800, Jim Stewart
wrote:

Chuck Lorentzson wrote:

First let me say thanks for reading my question. I have found myself
in need of using 'fax'. I don't really want to go down and buy a
separate machine for this purpose, but if that turns out to be the
best option, than so be it. What I '''think''' I would like to do is
download free software off the web, if possible, and use a spare old
computer I have. I really don't have a clue as what would be the best
'route' to take. Hope you can guide me around some of the 'bumps'.
remove z to reply.
Off subject post? The reason I post here, because I can understand
your 'replies', thank in advance. 73 cl.

Been there, done that. Maybe I can save
you some pain.

After our 2nd fax machine bit the dust,
we set up a server with fax software and
a brand-new top-of-the-line US Robotics
stand-alone modem.

It didn't work. The modem rejected about
25% of the incoming fax calls. Nothing
I could do would fix it.

Go out and buy the cheapest Cannon fax
machine with a laser print engine. Ours
has worked quite well and has had a very
reasonable per-page cost.

Avoid the film ribbon machines like the
plague. The per-page cost is horrible.

I use WinFax Pro for my business. Works great.

I use a scanner to generate a faxed copy of a document to send, or
send directly from applications.

I probably have dozen or so CDs that came with modems, with fax
programs. If you cant find something that tickles your fancy, email
me your snail mail addy and Ill send you one.

Gunner

Rule #35
"That which does not kill you,
has made a huge tactical error"