[KLUG Members] Fax Server

[Richard Zimmerman]

> Hylafax will do that.  You need to install the client on the Win9x box.
> Store inbound faxes as PDFs, etc....

   I can verify this. Were running Hylafax over here. The server is solid as a
rock. The client software leaves something to be desired. While the client
programs are good, they are quirky at times.

   I have the system convert faxes into .pdf files and email the dispatchers.
Hylafax is pretty quick with the conversion process. Our setup uses one
faxmodem for send and receiving faxes..

> Cover page maint is a PAIN,  but I've never met fax software where it
wasn't.

   I didn't find it that big of a deal. Then again, I just downloaded an
example one, edited it and dropped it in place. The beauty of the coverpage(s)
though, through the client software, you can select from ANY available
coverpages that you might have around. Be warned, the coverpages are ONLY
supported in postscript format.

> You ***NEED*** to have a supported FAX modem.  ***GOOD*** fax modems are
still
> expensive (relatively speaking).  Spend the money!  Or you'll end up with
> handfuls of your own hair.

   Here, here! I went through 6 modems (various makers) here in the office
before I found one that worked RELIABLY! Of course, it's a US Robotics!

   I hope some of this helps.

   Richard

Richard Zimmerman                                     Richard@knbpower.com
Information Systems Manager                      ke4rit@earthlink.net
K&B Transport, Inc.
Elkhart, Indiana                     Advanced SKYWARN weather spotter

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