[PLUG] Compatible Fax Modems
Joe Pruett
joey at clean.q7.com
Mon Jul 6 18:34:30 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?
warning, usb modems can be winmodems as well. if they say unix, linux,
or even dos compatible, then you should be safe.
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