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=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 6.05 - FAXING SERVICES =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= [6.05.01] - WHAT ARE FAXING SERVICES? UNDER CONSTRUCTION =============================================================== [6.05.02] - WHAT FAXING SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE? UNDER CONSTRUCTION =============================================================== [6.05.03] - HOW DO I ADD FAXING SERVICES TO MY BBS? Several BBSes/server software offers built-in faxing or gives the ability to add on third party software to add a fax feature to your online service. Check with the software vendor first. BGFAX TOPICS IN THIS SECTION * BRIEF SUMMARY OF MAJOR NEW FEATURES * FRONTEND MODE * REAR END MODE * SEND MODE * INITIALIZATION * CONTACTING THE AUTHOR OF BGFAX ---------------------------------------------- * BRIEF SUMMARY OF MAJOR NEW FEATURES ----------------------------------------- a. OS/2 executables now included (in addition to the DOS executables) b. EXAR based fax modem related bugs in BGFAX addressed c. VIEW now supports VESA SVGA display modes for viewing faxes d. VIEW now supports printing in PCL mode (LaserJet, DeskJet) e. CALLER ID info in /HOST mode is now saved to DOBBS.BAT files BGFAX allows SYSOPs to accept faxes on their BBS line. BGFAX can also send faxes. (While BGFAX was originally designed just for sysops, it can also be used by Mr. Joe User who hates TSR based fax programs.) BGFAX is a tool designed for use with any Class 2 compliant fax modem. The fax modem must also support fully functional ADAPTIVE ANSWERING. Common Class 2 fax modems include the Supra, Practical Peripherials (may require purchase of a newer ROM revision if you are using an older model), Zoom, etc. BGFAX also directly supports ZyXEL fax mode. (AT#B1+FCLASS=6). BGFAX will not function with Class 1 only fax modems. Common Class 1 only fax modems include all non-v.32 turbo USR fax modems, Digicom Scouts, the AT&T Dataport, and the SupraLC. BGFAX can be used in FOUR distinct modes. * FRONTEND MODE ---------------- BGFAX will answer the telephone line ITSELF, handle events, pass data calls to a front end compatible BBS, and take fax calls. * REAR END MODE ---------------- BGFAX will be called from another program when an incoming fax is detected. FidoNet sysops using front end mailers such as FrontDoor, Intermail, D'Bridge, Dutchie, etc. are required to use this mode. The mailer must support the ability to exit to BGFAX when a fax is coming. * SEND MODE ----------- BGFAX has the ability to send faxes to another fax machine. (At this time, the file to be sent must already be in converted fax format.) * INITIALIZATION ----------------- BGFAX will only initialize the modem, and then quit. This mode is provided for people who need to use BGFAX in rear end mode, but their Fido mailer (or BBS software) will not allow the long initialization strings required for fax usage. * CONTACTING THE AUTHOR OF BGFAX --------------------------------- B.J. Guillot 2611 Rushwood Circle Houston Texas 77067-1941 Voice 713-893-9320 Data/Fax 713-893-9124 INTERNET: st1r8@jetson.uh.edu Fido 1:106/400 Tranquility Base (BGFAX support BBS) is now on the Internet! You can TELNET/FTP/VMODEM to IP address 199.3.234.248 to logon. [BGFAX140.ARJ is located in "..\BGFAX" on the FTP:199.3.234.248] BGFAX140.ARJ is available at FTP.CSN.NET in the "/Computech" =============================================================== 
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