fax software

[housepig]

does anybody have any recommendations on fax software, preferably free?

[DVD_Ripper]

I think there is a Winfax LE (Lite edition) that comes with most fax modems. May want to try a few google searches.

[Scottie]

I like the fax program that is built into XP, I have about 200 places into my address book so I can MAS fax out my Resume !

[tekkieman]

I like the fax program that is built into XP...

Got to agree. If you want free, and you have XP, might as well use it!

[housepig]

d'oh! didn't realize there was one in XP...

next question, now that I think of it - I have a DSL modem (an Intel 2100, IIRC) - can that be used to send faxes, or do I need a vanilla modem?

[gitreel]

http://www.dslreports.com/faq/136

Q: Can I FAX over DSL? (#136)

A: You cannot FAX over a DSL connection, but you can still send and receive faxes over your regular telephone lines.

Upgrading to DSL may add a DSL modem of some kind, but if you keep your old modem, you can still use software fax products like winfaxpro. You simply use your telephone line as before, by plugging a telephone line into your dial-up modem as before. This holds true whether or not you get ADSL over your home phone or SDSL on another line.

You may also try the internet solution, and subscribe to a service like jfax.com or efax.com which provides your own dedicated fax number, and you may send faxes using a utility, and receive fax messages (and voice messages!) in your mail inbox. You might also check out faxbeep.com for a list of internet fax providers.

[tekkieman]

I signed up for the efax, but never used it. Of course, now I get 200 emails a month from them....