AKICILJ: Faxing on a broadband computer

[thatcrazycajun]

Can anyone out there explain to me how one sends a fax from one's computer when it is connected to an "always on" Internet access point, such as phone-line DSL, T1 or ISDN? (If it turns out you do it just the same way as if your computer wasn't hooked up to one of these, I'm gonna feel so dumb...but let me have it.)

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[redaxe.livejournal.com]

Here's a FAQ on how to send a fax via the net. Most services are commercial, not free, but if it's a one-time thing, some services offer free trials. For more depth on the subject, here's the Google search I did (I'd done this before, so knew more or less where I was going).

[stevemb.livejournal.com]

If you have a fax modem, the answer is "the same way as if your computer wasn't hooked up to one of these".

If not, there are sites where you can upload a file and have it converted to a fax (most of them charge a fee).

[shelleybear.livejournal.com]

Most desktop computers have built in modems.
These are independent of the Ethernet or USB connections.
Windows XP has a modem protocol included (you just need to install it).
Even if the computer doesn't have a modem card built in, fax modems are dirt cheap. I may even have one kicking around.
Oh, not a stupid question.
I didn't know that XP had the capability to send modems. I thought I was screwed when I lost my copy of Winfax.

[osewalrus.livejournal.com]

If you are experiencing difficulties, it may not be your fault. Check out this I, Cringley column.
http://www.pbs.org/cringely/pulpit/2007/pulpit_20070412_001931.html

[banjoplayinnerd.livejournal.com]

If you just want to send text you can use The Phone Company (tpc.int, I believe). They have a free-as-in-beer, volunteer-run, email-to-fax service that I sometimes use to fax my congresscritters. I doubt it's as reliable as commercial services, and not as full-featured, but it's somewhat cheaper.