NewEgg ShellShocker: an external modem that is supported by Linux (connects via USB) $16.99

[William Park]

God, I can't remember last time I used electronic-to-fax.  If I do fax
something, it's usually actual paper and through fax machine.
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On Sun, Apr 24, 2011 at 01:10:57PM -0400, D. Hugh Redelmeier wrote:
> If you want still want to use a modem, this is pretty cheap for one that 
> has Linux support.
> <http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16825164005>
> This deal probably ends at midnight (in PST?).
> 
> The "Feedback" says that there is out-of-the-box support in Linux.  
> HylaFAX supports it too.
> 
> Connecting via USB is useful since fewer computers come with serial 
> ports these days.
> 
> Downsides I noticed:
> 
> - no callerID feature (even though the AT commands say it is supported)
> 
> - no sound so you cannot hear call progress (I find sound handy 
>   sometimes)
> 
> - no built-in phoneline splitter
> 
> I've ordered one just in case I need a modem.
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