Re: [hylafax-users] USR Modem, upgrades

[Lee Howard <faxguy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jim Moseby wrote:

> My HylaFAX (4.1.8) server is a single line server that is using a USR
> Sportster 33.6 serial (external) modem. It was installed from RPM, and other
> than tweaking faxrcvd and FaxDispatch, has had no modifications. The users
> have come to rely heavily on this server for incoming and outgoing faxes. 
>
> I have an issue that appears to be very rare: it seems to work flawlessly,
> in spite of its USR modem.  I mention this only because I have never read
> anything but complaints about USR modems, and so it makes me wonder if:  A)
> I have a rare USR gem, and it needs to be documented, or B) I am having
> problems I have not noticed, or C) my faxing load/environment is not
> conducive to producing the errors so many others see with USR modems.
>  

I vote for C.

> I would really like to upgrade HylaFAX to a newer version, but am afraid
> that by doing so, I will upset the balance that has made this server perform
> so well.  My questions are these:  are these fears unfounded?  If so, what
> is the safest upgrade procedure for me to ensure continued stability and
> minimize downtime?
>  

If 4.1.8 works well for you then 4.2.1 should also work well for you.  
The major feature enhancement that you will get in that upgrade is ECM 
support - and *that* may trigger problems for you, but it can be 
disabled, if desired.

Lee.


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