Robert H. Perry wrote:
Currently running FreeBSD RELEASE 5.4 and a MultiTech Voice/Data/Fax modem for dialup internet service on a server-type machine. I also run another machine with 3 operating systems (FreeBSD 5.4, Suse 9.2, and Windows XP).

My original objective was to install Hylafax on the server and share it with the other 3 systems.

I ran into a couple of errors early on and seeked some help from the mailing list. Got one response suggesting I reinstall the app from source.

I don't have a lot expertise with modems and facsimiles so I'm considering starting with something a little less complex. Can anyone recommend a fax app for a "newbie"?

Thnx,

Bob Perry

I was preparing to respond to a reply when Thunderbird sent the original to never-never-land. Sorry. Here's the problem I encountered.

I was running the sendfax command to test my installation and received an 
unexpected error message.  I used the command taken from the sendfax man page 
as follows:

"sendfax -n -d (destination fax#) /etc/passwd
"sendfax: no files to send
"usage:..."

I reran it using the -x <debug> option and the message indicated:

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