06-03-2006, 20:38
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FAX via broadband?
Is it possible to send and recieve a fax via my broadband connection? I remember using something for free when i bought my old pace modem donkeys ago. If it's possible - is it free 
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06-03-2006, 20:41
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Re: FAX via broadband?
It'll be a service provided over the internet.
a quick  gave me these links
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06-03-2006, 20:57
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Re: FAX via broadband?
you have to use a third party to do it, and I don't know any free ones.
- one suggestion, download a copy of 'Open Office' (free  )
http://download.openoffice.org/2.0.1/index.html
and use the 'save as pdf' facility with your file, then attach the pdf to an email. (works as a genuine 'save as', not a printer driver, like some pdf generators)
(warning it is a big download 78MB)
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06-03-2006, 21:01
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Re: FAX via broadband?
How does that help Homealone? He wants to send & receive faxes.
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06-03-2006, 21:04
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Re: FAX via broadband?
Looking at what Google spewed i don't think i'll bother. Just signed up for agency work and there preffered method is to fax (dunno why?).
I'll just scan my timesheet and email it instead. Thanks Rob
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06-03-2006, 21:06
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Re: FAX via broadband?
Shabba why not buy a cheap Modem from *insert nearest pc store here* for a fiver?
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06-03-2006, 21:14
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Re: FAX via broadband?
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Originally Posted by Zeph
Shabba why not buy a cheap Modem from *insert nearest pc store here* for a fiver?
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If i did that Zeph i'd have to start looking at extension kits that would run to the bedroom (where my pc is). With the cost of the modem aswell, £10 for a few faxes seems pretty expensive to me.
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06-03-2006, 21:28
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Re: FAX via broadband?
fair enough
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06-03-2006, 21:29
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Re: FAX via broadband?
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Originally Posted by Zeph
How does that help Homealone? He wants to send & receive faxes.
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well receive could work the same way - obviously relying on both parties having email accounts & a copy of Open Office
- the idea is that you can assemble a complex document, with tables, graphics, text, whatever, & export it in a format effectively readable by all, you don't have to worry whether the recipient has any more software available, than Adobe Reader
I just thought it could be an alternative to a fax, but, you're right, not a replacement 
<edit> and the brief included 'free' as a parameter  
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06-03-2006, 21:45
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Re: FAX via broadband?
Windows XP comes with Fax built in, just bang in a modem and there you go. Well thats what I did.
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06-03-2006, 22:39
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Re: FAX via broadband?
I beleive i suggested that like 4 posts above? And he gave a valid reason for not wanting to do it which was fair enough.
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07-03-2006, 10:26
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Re: FAX via broadband?
fax.co.uk
They offer an incoming number, and allow you to send e-mails to numberhere@fax.co.uk for it to be faxed to the recipient.
Not sure on their current costs, as i get this free from plus.net (my ISP)
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07-03-2006, 10:38
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Re: FAX via broadband?
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07-03-2006, 20:37
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Re: FAX via broadband?
Thanks to KingPheonix and Neil but both are a paid for service. I'm only with the temp agency until i can gain full time employment on my own steam so i'd rather not pay anything.
It's ok, like i said i'll just scan my timesheet and send it as an attatchment via email.
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