On Nov 21, 10:08 pm, glen <glenst...@yahoo.com> wrote: > ----- Original Message ----- > I think it really depends on what the OP fax needs are. > Getting back to the original problem, the OP has a need for a fax solution. > Wouldn't a simple installation of the > G4 internal modem work? Perhaps the QS 2002 has one already installed? > They are selling for $5-10 on the LEM list. Don't know if they work with > DSL? --glen
this IS the first time i've needed to send a fax in years, which is why i never bothered to upgrade after i stopped using the PCI mac running OS9 as my daily office work computer. but the wife applied for a job at the USPO, and we needed to send a signed consent form for a background check via fax. as several respondents have noted, fax is STILL the only accepted form in certain circumstances where fraud is an issue. as for booting in OS9 and reinstalling the original FAX software from the BD disc, that seemed like a big pain for one fax. and if i'm gonna bother doing all that, i'd just as soon find a way to get it working in OSX, for the next time i need to send a fax. this QS does not have the internal modem. however, i shouldn't NEED an internal modem with the 56USBMAC. it does not connect to the computer via a modem port, it IS a modem, and connects via USB port. i did download the free FAXstf for OSX from the smithmicro website, and installed it. but it is not able to see the modem plugged into the USB port. i tried a USB 2.0 port on a PCI/USB card (NEC chipset), and i also tried plugging the modem into the native USB port on the QS with the same result. both the FAXstf software and the print/fax setup utility were not able to locate the 56USBMAC modem. since the DSL modem requires all the phone lines in the house to be filtered, i'm wondering if that could have something to do with it, tho i don't see why that would be the cause for the modem to be invisible to the fax software or the fax/print utility. if it was related to the filter, i would think the computer would still see the modem but the modem would not be able to get a dialtone. so i'm thinking the 56USBMAC should work, and the problem is something i'm doing wrong. is there something obvious i'm overlooking? -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
