On Feb 16, 12:55 am, "Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]"
wrote:
Not sure why you want me to comment. I have nothing to do with Microsoft. If
you feel you were deliberately deceived by Microsoft's marketing, then your
issue is with them, not me. You may well have a legitimate complaint based
on what you saw and what you read. All I know is that when I did my research
on version specific features, it was pretty clear to me which versions
includedfax:http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pro...footnotes.mspx

--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]"Susan" wrote in message

...

I'd like you to look at this page and comment. scroll down to where it
says
"what programs have changed" specifically in reference to windowsfax
console andfaxand scan:
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...29171-8e24-1e6...
and please note the words at the top of the page which state "Applies to
all
editions of WindowsVista."
"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

You wanted to know how to view your old faxes. I told you. That was your
only question. The rest was just a rant. I've always been puzzled by
users'
expectation that Windows should provide reliable, robustfaxsoftware as
part of the OS. Microsoft has done little to create that expectation
since
the software it has provided is neither reliable nor robust. Most users
who
need tofaxpurchase a third party product, which you are certainly free
to
do. I can assure you thefaxfeature will not be added back into the
basic
versions ofVistain some sort of Service Pack, if that's what you're
asking. Features for each version were set long ago.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"Susan" wrote in message
...
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.

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

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]
"Susan" wrote in message
...
You have got to be kidding. I havevistahomepremiumbut I still
need
to
send and receive faxes!!!! I had this capability with XP, and I am
very
upset
that it is not available withVistawhich I just installed yesterday
Feb
3.
Does Microsoft believe thathomeusers 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.

"John Barnett MVP" wrote:

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 partyfaxapplications for this one.
Alternatively you would have to look to buyingVistaBusiness or
Ultimate
instead ofPremium.

--
John Barnett MVP
Associate Expert
Windows Shell/User

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"BoB Brazie" wrote in message
...
Thanks John. Do you suppose it might be available as a separate
download
sometime for the other versions ofVista?

"John Barnett MVP" wrote in message
...
Faxfacility is only available inVistaBusiness, Enterprise and
Ultimate.

Word 2007 provides plenty offaxcover templates but still
relies,
as
far
as i know, on thefaxsoftware ofVistaBusiness, Enterprise and
Ultimate. It doesn't contain afaxapplication on its own.

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"BoB Brazie" wrote in message
...
Will some form of FAXing and scanning be available in theHome
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.

I see.... Well lots of friends 're waiting for information on this
annoying fax mater... So, according to all above comments, we should
not upgrade to vista home premium. We'd better stay with our xp OS. XP
supports fax....