Re: Fax and Email solutions

[Rob Berendt <rob@xxxxxxxxx>]

I use the send mail API's.  They work pretty simply.  It will require 
ILE.  I've done mine in RPG ILE but it should be pretty simple to do it 
in COBOL ILE.  I can send some sample stuff, if you like.  My pager 
company has an email address that will forward stuff to our pagers.  
Format:  phonenumber@epage.arch.com, example 2195551212@epage.arch.com.

For faxing, we use IBM's Facsimile Support / 400.  There are other 
products out there that might have a few more features, but one stop 
shopping and support has it's advantages.  This allows us to use simple 
AS/400 printouts, overlays, etc.,  and even comes with a printer driver 
so that PC's can fax through the 400.  Fax hardware options include:  
1)  using 7855-400 modem, which can also be your ECS modem.  2)  outboard 
PC.  3)  inbound fax adapter card, recommended for high volume applications.  
Some of the competition is on this list and I am sure you'll hear them 
extol the benefits of their products.





hweatherly@dlsc.dla.mil on 10/29/98 11:26:50 AM
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Subject:        Fax and Email solutions

We are looking to fill some requirements for a project that requires
Email and Fax capibilities. One criteria is that both solutions be
accessable from a running program on the AS/400 (preferrably COBOL or
CL, not allowed to use RPG) at least on the outbound side, we may have
some problems with security on the inbound side. {Federal Govt. "We
already have an Email system, we dont need additional security
risks.....} you get the picture. :) 

Anyone have any suggestions on either using the AS/400 Capabilities
(640E) or third party solutions?
______________________________________________________________________
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Howard Weatherly

hweatherly@dlis.dla.mil
howard.weatherly@ctg.com
hweath@ibm.net

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