[comp.dcom.modems] Is there are FAX modem that works with Suns, UUCP, etc.?

mike@ymt.com (Michael Czeiszperger) (03/25/91)

Is anyone using a FAX modem with their Sun or UNIX computer, and would
like to share their impressions?  I'm thinking about setting up a
system to send FAXes directly from my Sun network, but don't know
which model or brand to purchase.


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cirian@einstein.eds.com (Steve Cirian) (03/28/91)

In article <mike.669850924@ymt>, mike@ymt.com (Michael Czeiszperger) writes:
> Is anyone using a FAX modem with their Sun or UNIX computer, and would
> like to share their impressions?  I'm thinking about setting up a
> system to send FAXes directly from my Sun network, but don't know
> which model or brand to purchase.

We do not presently have this, but are considering it.  I did see an interesting
ad in Unix Today! for CorporateFax, a "...multi-line facsimile system", that 
"provides X-Windows graphical interface".  Their software "provides full
facsimile capabilities to any Sun workstation or UNIX server".  The product
"rasterizes text and image files, including Postscript files, presumably into
a format that the software can then fax.

The ad mentions the CorporateFax software, but does not mention what
communications hardware is needed or provided with their product.

Computer Signal Corp, the company in the ad, is offering a free Sun Sparc 
CD-ROM demo disc.  Their phone number is:  1-800-835-3365.  

I have not tried this, and have no connection to the company mentioned here,
and an make no reccomendations, but just thought the ad might be of interest
to others.

Steve Cirian

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