on 2/4/03 3:30 PM, Dan Knight wrote: >Philip Stortz writes: > >>is there any software for an se/30 (or newer if necessary) that will >>turn it into an automatic fax machine (recieving) and ideally also >>handle recording calls when i'm not home? > >Any fax/modem with fax software should be able to do the first part. > >I'd love to learn if the second part is possible on any vintage Mac, as >I'd love to have a much better answering machine that the stupid things >they sell in stores. More voice mailboxes -- one per family member -- and >the ability to save your main message would be very nice features.
I had this working several years ago on an SE using a "LineLink" modem. The software came with the modem, which I think was 14.4 speed. Yes it worked most of the time, but my overall impression was that it was inferior to a dedicated answering machine. The Fax part of the software also had various problems. I don't think I still have the modem or the software (it was specific to this modem), and can't remember the name of the program. Phillip, your SE/30 lacks a microphone port, which was one of the drawbacks to the setup I had. I could use the telephone to record my message, but the quality was poor. -- Vintage Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
