[iomatic]

I'm not sure where this topic would go, but I'm sure many of you have some information regarding this.

I need to get a Fax machine -- real or virtual -- while freelancing (again) for a few months (for lots more $$$-- yay, stickin' it to Da Man... anyway...). I know, I know, back to 19th century technology?

Well, how does it work with a phone line and voice mail? Do you have to set up the phone to answer, or are you going to have to have people call you first before a Fax. Or is it just plain easier to order a second phone line; don't really want add yet more costs? Sigh.

I do have an FP iMac and a slow G4 server (with a modem), but from what I've seen, it doesn't appear there are many fax software options available? Anyone have any thoughts on setup?

Thanks.

[tooki]

Panther has built-in fax software. Look in System Preferences for how to receive, and you send them by pressing the big "Fax..." button in the print dialog.

But indeed, voicemail is generally incompatible with incoming faxes. Unless it's OK to require people to call you first, you'll either need another phone line, or a service like efax.com that gives you a fax number, and then they email you the fax.

tooki