mikeb@polari.UUCP (Mike Branch) (06/17/91)
I've seen a lot of talk on the net about driving fax modems from various
systems, but I'm interested in learning more about what's out there for
hi-end fax users connected to VAX/VMS. By 'hi-end' I mean a box that
does more than just send simple text to a specified phone number. I'm
looking for capabilities like PostScript or Laserjet, signature, form and
logo storage, multiple-line servers, etc. I've read all the press releases
in the DEC trade rags, but so far it looks like a lot of smoke and no fire.
I'm especially interested in learning about the software solutions that are
combined with the hardware. If anybody has real-life experience about the
following devices, connected to a VAX/VMS system, and the software that
drives them, I'd love to hear about it. If you just send me e-mail, I'll
post a summary. Thanks in advance.
1. Biscom, Inc. -- Billerica, MA.
I've been reading about Biscom and BellSouth working together for
some time now, but haven't found anybody who's using it.
2. DCE -- Stamford, CT
I know these folks support VMS and unix, but I don't know specifically
what software they're using as a driver.
3. ??????
If anybody knows of any other hi-end fax hardware vendors in the VMS
market, or who have boxes that can be driven from a serial port, I'd
love to hear about it.
Thanks again for any help you can give me -- Mike.
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Mike Branch, Bellevue, Washington
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