Re:Startup idea list
by georgespencer on Tuesday September 18, 2012 @10:22AM
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The difficulty with faxing something is that it's even more out of date than printing something. I don't have a printer, but at least I know a store where I can buy one. I've got no idea where the fuck I'd go to buy a fax machine.
There is such a thing as an e-fax (you send an email and it magically turns into a fax on the other side). I have only seen it from one side and do not have any details, though.
When I was doing Lots Of Paperwork for something, I'd often print out reams at the office and fax reams back. I consider myself rather fortunate that no one ever complained; being friends with the receptionist (who sits next to the fax and was thus ideally suited to calling me out on excessive usage of office equipment for personal use) probably helped.
Re:Startup idea list
by georgespencer on Tuesday September 18, 2012 @12:43PM
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I've used e-faxes before, but isn't it predicated by the other side (the tax office, or whoever) having either a fax machine or the inclination to accept an e-fax?
Usually, people who ask for a fax are capable of receiving one.
On the other hand, there are services that will fax PDF for you, even for free.