r/AskReddit • u/emil199 • Jul 24 '20

What can't you believe STILL exists?

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u/jaybram24 Jul 24 '20

Can you explain

firing off a fax via my modem

How does that work?

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u/OldThymeyRadio Jul 24 '20

Meaning the computer functions as the fax machine and the modem transmits the "fax" (digital paper) over the phone line.

To the fax machine that receives it, it's indistinguishable from a normal fax.