[ale] Hylafax help

Geoffrey esoteric at 3times25.net
Thu Oct 20 16:59:22 EDT 2005


  > James Taylor wrote:
> 
>> I've finally gotten around to trying out hylafax, and now I'm looking 
>> for quick and easy answers.
>>
>> I have the server and modem configured, worked out how to make a 
>> connection with susefax, and can submit a fax, but it sits in the 
>> queue and doesn't go anywhere.
>>
>> I say I have the modem configured, but it isn't answering when I call 
>> the number.  I know the line and modem hardware are good because they 
>> were working with (cough) windows.
>>
>> Modem is conexant (lockheed) Hcf modem board with a linuxant driver.
>>
>> Any suggestions?

Did you setup faxgetty for that modem?  I've got hylafax configured and 
working well.  If you don't have a faxgetty process running, the faxes 
just sit in the queue.  Here's my /etc/inittab entry:

S0:12345:respawn:/usr/lib/fax/faxgetty ttyS0

-- 
Until later, Geoffrey



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