[muglo] Re: Receiving faxes via computer

On 31/05/06, Eric Dunbar <eric.dunbar@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>  A fax IS a phone call, just like DIAL-UP internet is a phone call.
> You CANNOT do both at the same time on the same line.
>
> You CANNOT access the internet via dial-up AND send or receive faxes
> at the same time.
>
> If you're willing to share your voice phone line with faxes (as many
> home offices do) then you can connect a FAX machine* to the voice
> phone line.
>
> *If you don't want a fax machine you can probably get an external
> modem for your computer and stay on-line. That said, it's not much
> more expensive for you to get an all-in-one fax/printer/scanner
> instead!

Do a google for 'fax' and you'll get a tonne of hits.

http://tinyurl.com/qokdr
http://www.savetz.com/fax/
http://www.trustfax.com/pricing.asp

This one seems to offer a fair bit for $2/mo
http://www.send2fax.com/

Eric.

> There may be companies out there that can provide you with a "virtual"
> fax machine where someone else will receive faxes and email them to
> you. I remember a company six years ago that would provide you with a
> free incoming fax number--something like that may still exist.
>
> PS ADSL is NOT a phone call--it uses a different technology from
> 'phone calls' which is why it is possible to have a voice call while
> you are on the internet. ADSL and 'phone calls' just happen to share
> the same wire running into your house.
>
>
> On 31/05/06, Theresa Roth <theresaroth@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > Theresa writes:
> > I have Sympatico dial-up as high speed/DSL is not available rurally.
> > (Neither is Rogers or Union Gas!). The reason for the second line is that I
> > need to be online all the time so one line would not do.
> >
> > You say, a fax is no different than a phone call. I do believe that DSL
> > rides on the same line as voice transmission so I can be online with DSL and
> > receive a voice call on the same line.
> >
> > Actually, the question I am asking is whether the computer will accept
> > incoming faxes through the modem when it is concurrently accessing the
> > internet through the same modem. I cannot send a fax through the modem if it
> > is in use at the same time accessing the internet. I have to get off line
> > first, then send the fax.
> >
> > Any ideas?
>
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