[PLUG] Compatible Fax Modems

Tim Wescott tim at wescottdesign.com
Mon Jul 6 18:19:18 UTC 2009


Subject line says it: I'm looking for a compatible fax modem for a Dell 
8300 with Ubuntu.  The machine has a Winmodem that isn't supported for 
Linux.

I'd like to avoid as much hassle as possible; my research indicates that 
this means I want a Hayes compatible with fax support.  I'd kind of 
prefer USB 'cause then I can drag it upstairs and let my wife use it on 
her Vista-"powered" laptop, but the important thing is that it works 
with sane/XSane with a minimum of hassle.

It looks like Fry's has some Hayes-compatible USB fax modems for around 
$45/ea; I assume anything that claims Hayes compatibility will work.

Any other suggestions?  (cheaper would be nice).

Any known pitfalls?

Thanks.

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Tim Wescott
Wescott Design Services
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