how do I use my linux machine as a fax

waan1e · 02-23-2006, 11:23 PM

Hi guys

I am running mandrake 10.1 and it is fullfilling all my needs accept one.

I need to send and recieve faxes.
I have an oldish external mecer modem. For internet and email it is fine, but I can't seem to get the config of Hylafax server to work.

Also I would like to make calls and recieve from my friends pc to mine over the telephone line. How do I make my machine accept calls?

can anybody help me.

regards
waan1e

acid_kewpie · 02-24-2006, 03:55 PM

AFAIK, HylaFax is the most common open source solution for this.

waan1e · 02-27-2006, 02:57 AM

I have tried Hylafax server.
it doesn't seem to get to my modem to dial. I have specified the proper com port which the same one that kppp uses to make my internet connection.
Kppp doen't seem to have a problem.

what else can I do?

acid_kewpie · 02-27-2006, 01:15 PM

i have no idea. check the documentation and logs. look for options to enable debugging on the application and search google and other internet based sources for perople in similar situations to yourself.