On Tuesday 19 Nov 2002 10:40 pm, Robin Turner wrote: > Anne Wilson wrote: > > I used MCC to set up the modem, since I occasionally need to send a fax. > > In fact I don't want it connected most of the time - just the ability to > > get it working quickly when I do need it. > > Does anyone know if there's a way to send faxes via an ethernet connection?
I asked my adsl isp, who is infinitely more helpful than most, and he said that he thought it was not possible. > > I need an icon somewhere linked so that I can use dial-up when I need it. > > Under 8.2 there was a desktop icon automatically. How can I set up a > > similar easy access? > > Just set up an icon to execute kppp OK - I've just put it on the menu. I can't use it for the internet, as I think the adsl has grabbed that, but then I didn't want to. I have sent a test fax this morning, just by writing it in KMail and 'send to fax' and it has worked, so that'll do for me. Anne
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