Faxing with smart-ring or distinct ring possible?

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Windows XP does not support Distinctive Ring:

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=272943
Distinctive Ring Is Not Supported by Windows 2000 Fax

Some third party hardware devices can provide a work-around:

http://www.youcansave.com/switchboard.html
Emerson Switchboard
http://www.command-comm.com/products.html
ComSwitch®

I know of two third party fax applications that overcome the Distinctive
Ring problem:

http://www.faxtalk.com/
FaxTalk Messenger Pro
www.pigeonline.com
Pigeon Mail n Fax

The ONLY way to use your Cable connection for faxing is to hire an Internet
E-faxing service:

http://www.slipstick.com/addins/se [...] nternetfax
Personal Fax Services - Internet Fax
http://www.savetz.com/fax/
FAQ: How can I send a fax from the Internet?

Hal
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"Richard" <Richard@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>I have distinct ring, which is a special ring like that used in Europe, two
> short rings. Regular/standard fax machines have a setting to distinquish
> this
> ring.
>
> Is there a fax/modem available that will work with Win XP pro so I can
> recieve fax's like this?
>
> I also have a cable modem. Can I use both the cable to fax with and the
> phone to recieve?
>
> Thanks
>
> Richard
>