Actually MS HAS downgraded the fax software in several different ways since
2000 and 95.
When you installed the complete version of office with outlook you did get
full fax capability, although the install was somewhat problematic here and
there.
Networking fax was crippled in later versions. Modem control was crippled,
and the modem reply processor was crippled.
Some features were moved to the "server" versions.
The better 3d party fax apps generally had//have more features anyway.
HP, Brother, and Canon multi's to name 3 have fax programs included, and
those with networking built in usually have network fax available as well
for a limited number of users.
"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" <russval@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Wrong on 2 counts: Vista Fax and Scan is a noticeable improvement over
> Windows XP Fax and Windows 2000 Fax. Neither Office nor Outlook contain
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> Russ Valentine
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> "Chuck" <cdkuder@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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> > Microsoft has downgraded the fax functionality windows version by
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> > I don't know if it is due to support cost, redevelopment cost, or a
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> > In any event, there are 3d party fax apps that are inexpensive. It is
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> > although I've not tried it. I'd poke around in the office newsgroup to
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> > "Laurence" <Laurence@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> > news:45B49F95-847E-4E49-A9DB-C1EBFD47900E@xxxxxx Quote:
> >> I have just purchased a new computer from Dell and assumed I would have
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> >> problems learning a new OS, but I did not anticipate the loss of a good
> >> applet like Microsoft Fax. I counted on this small program for
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> >> direct communication with other facilities fax machine. It was quick
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> >> I have a second older Dell computer which I invested with hardware
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> >> in preparation for upgrading to Vista as well. The lack of fax
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> >> Vista precludes my upgading as I need one machine that can function in
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> >> complete manner. I don't pretend to understand the rationale behind
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> >> early adoption of Vista and now I am definitely embarrassed. I
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> >> hope Microsoft will reconsider this situation and perhaps at least
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> >> download correction to improve the functionality of this Vista suite.
> >> Otherwise potential customers ought to consider this suite as crippled
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