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Yes, there are a number of ways.
Some fax and multifunction manufacturers support Linux OS's. As well, sometimes Mac supported equipment will work with Linux as well.
As well, a linux machine can be turned into a fax server, with software such as Hylafax or Hylafax+.
Finally, a linux machine can use an online fax service to send and receive faxes - these services would connect through the email system or through a web browser.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 11y agoYes, if you want to run your own fax server look up Hylafax or Hylafax+
Alternatively, you can use an online fax service through the linux machine, where the server is located elsewhere and you access the service through the web or email.
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∙ 11y agoOf course. There are many open source FAX servers available for Linux.
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Will a business be able to send faxes from Linux machine?
It already can. There are some fax machines on the market with linux drivers. There is also linux based software that can run a computer-based fax (many fax servers run on Linux). There are also online fax services that will work on Linux through the web browser (they don't run "on the os" but they are fully browser-friendly).
Can Linux send faxes to a machine from a business?
Yes, there are a number of ways that this can be done. 1) Through an online fax service - you can subscribe to one, log on to it, and fax through your browser. For this you would need a connection to the internet, but not a phone line 2) Depending on your distribution of linux, there are different software packages available that can fax from linux through a modem card then through a phone line to connect to the other fax machine.
How can I send a fax if I don't have a machine at home?
If you want to send a fax for business purposes but you don't have a fax machine at home, I really recommend you to visit a site called: www.interfax.net. They will do the job for you.
What are the purposes of a fax machine in a business?
Fax machine is used to send and receive a copy or image of important documents such as contract, receipts, legal documents and forms necessary in business transactions.
Will a business be able to send faxes through a Linux machine?
Yes, there are two main ways to send a fax through a linux machine: 1) Using fax software that connects through the computer's modem to a phone line - this makes the computer act like a fax machine, sending and receiving faxes in similar ways. This can be scaled up to almost any level - linux is a popular operating system for running everything form small computer faxes up to larger enterprise level fax services. Some services also offer an API so that you can integrate your business program with a service. 2) Using an online fax service that is accessed through a linux computer. This is a servie that is hosted by a company elsewhere, and sends and receives faxes on your behalf. It acts like a webmail email account, but for faxes.
How does a fax machine send emails?
Fax machine cannot send emails, but fax machine can received emails in a form of fax files via internet faxing.
What is meant by a fax free machine?
A fax free machine means that you can send a fax for free on the machine. An example of a fax free machine would be a computer with specialized software to send faxes.
How do you send a fax to Scotland?
With a fax machine..!
How do you send a fax from your own fax machine?
Feed the document, dial the number and press send. But in today's world, it is much better to use internet faxing. One of the he features involved with internet faxing is to send and receive faxes simultaneously.
How do you send overseas fax to Canada via a fax machine?
how do i send an overseas fax to Montreal, Quebec ,Canada?
How do you use canon l3805 fax machine?
There is no Canon fax machine with model #i3805. To use a generic fax machine, send by putting your document in the feeder, dial the number, and press send.
How do I send Fax from Gmail?
You print out your text and use a fax machine.
