It's detailed in the Windows Vista Product guide, which tells you
everything you ever wanted to know about Vista - a large but free
download from Microsoft.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...bf-4823-4a12-afe1-5b40b2ad3725&DisplayLang=en
Here is the comparison we reference from CNET:
http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3672_7-6687907-1.html
Note the 3rd entry in the table from the bottom.
Susan wrote:
guys, please stop. I came to ask a question, perhaps find a solution
from another party and I get only attitude. Is this a community area
for regular windows users to ask questions and hopefully get some
decent advise or is this only for professional types who follow
software development? I haven't been following the development of Vista
for a year, nor do I feel that I have to. Microsoft has a long standing
goal of selling operating systems that everyone can use, and I believe
I am in the group of everyone. I am not whining. Can you tell me where
on the Vista box it says no fax? I also don't see it on the side by
side comparison that is designed to help people make a choice. I'm not
seeing it. Also, I upgraded from XP home and the problem is with Vista
not working with the fax software that worked with XP. I have a Dell
XPS--only five months old, but I'm sure a patch is forthcoming. "bjr"
wrote:
You should have read the list of features in each version before you
buy. That info has been available for about a year. The fax has NEVER
been part of Premium, only Ultimate and Business.
If fax software came with your modem, try installing that. Otherwise,
stop whining and go buy some fax software. There are many to choose
from.
Susan wrote:
Russ, sorry I'm not as astute as you are. Your reply however, is not
helpful. A slap on the wrist might make some feel superior, but
without any concrete suggestions to add to the string, is nothing
more than a slap on the wrist, best to keep the chastising to
yourself - it makes you sound smug.
The bottom line is that the program is lacking a fundamental
communications tool and without user input the developers will not
know what areas need to be addressed and included in future service
packs.
:
Normally when making a purchase one looks at the features needed and
purchases the appropriate version to meet one's needs. This
information is all well documented.
You can still view your old faxes quite readily. TIF files open in
Windows Photo Gallery.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
You have got to be kidding. I have vista home premium but I still
need to
send and receive faxes!!!! I had this capability with XP, and I am
very upset
that it is not available with Vista which I just installed
yesterday Feb 3.
Does Microsoft believe that home users never receive or send faxes?
What are
my options? How am I to view the faxes I have saved in my
documents? I
urgently need to have this capability on my computer and I am sure
I am not
alone in this need.
:
It's doubtful, Microsoft, as far as i know, haven't supplied the
fax
software as a separate item for other versions of Windows
operating systems.
You may have to look at third party fax applications for this one.
Alternatively you would have to look to buying Vista Business or
Ultimate
instead of Premium.
--
John Barnett MVP
Associate Expert
Windows Shell/User
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Thanks John. Do you suppose it might be available as a separate
download
sometime for the other versions of Vista?
Fax facility is only available in Vista Business, Enterprise and
Ultimate.
Word 2007 provides plenty of fax cover templates but still
relies, as far
as i know, on the fax software of Vista Business, Enterprise and
Ultimate. It doesn't contain a fax application on its own.
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Will some form of FAXing and scanning be available in the Home
Premium
edition or only in the business edition.
I have need for both of these features but do not want the
business
edition.
Maybe they are available in the Office 2007 standard suite?
Thanks in advance. Bob.