Olusegun, there is a Asterisk for Windows version. You could investigate this. But keep in mind, setting up Fax on Asterisk is a pain. There is an alternative for linux that is called "callwave" I think. This one is based on Asterisk 1.2 and includes Fax already. I did not test either, we use a "normal" Asterisk on a Linux Debian. You could use Asterisk or callwave for linux on a virtual server. They aren't expensive and you would not have to use Windows. :-) all the best, Martin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Olusegun -- Victory Associates LTD, Inc." <ukekearuaro@xxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <blindvoip@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 3:00 AM Subject: [blindvoip] Re: NEW TO THE LIST Hello CHristian: Thanks for that insightful explanation. Do you know if Asterisk might function under Windows? I don't know how to set up anything and don't even have a VOIP gateway of any kind. Additionally, I have ANALOG phones, no IP phones. I certainly long for something that plays the music on hold at random, not just one single file--that will be too boring! May also need to do some voice over advertising as well. As I move my business to a retail outlet, I am trying to DIVORCE my phone company so I can save some money. Faxing capabilities is also absolutely important as my business requires me to exchange a lot of fax documents back and forth with doctors' offices. If you are here in the United States, I'd like to call you for a chat and some help in getting things lined up. Time is of the essence right now as the store will open around Huly 28. Much thanks! Sincerely, Olusegun Denver, Colorado