...it's because fax machiens are soo easy to use. They don't have operating systems, or keyboards or mice. For the most part they are idiot proof, cheap, and portable. But most importantly, hey do one thing and do it well....
For last sometime I have been working on the machines called MFPs (Multi-function peripherals or Multi-function printers). These machines can work as scanner, printer, copier and fax machine.
Initially these machines were simple fax machines (at least in our company!) with a PSTN connection. Because these machines can be used as printers so network capability was added so that it can work as shared networked printer.
Then features like "Fax to Email" and "Email to Fax" are added. and now we are working some feature additions like Real-Time Fax.
FYI, these machines do have an Operating system, a Real-Time OS. New fax machines are having full keyboard (though small in size than the PC keyboard) and a LCD screen.
But the bottom line is, even after so many enhancements, basic fax functionality is still present and doesn't seem to be dieing at all.
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For last sometime I have been working on the machines called MFPs (Multi-function peripherals or Multi-function printers). These machines can work as scanner, printer, copier and fax machine. Initially these machines were simple fax machines (at least in our company!) with a PSTN connection. Because these machines can be used as printers so network capability was added so that it can work as shared networked printer.
Then features like "Fax to Email" and "Email to Fax" are added. and now we are working some feature additions like Real-Time Fax.
FYI, these machines do have an Operating system, a Real-Time OS. New fax machines are having full keyboard (though small in size than the PC keyboard) and a LCD screen.
But the bottom line is, even after so many enhancements, basic fax functionality is still present and doesn't seem to be dieing at all.
Please note, outsourcing of IT jobs to India is not fault of indians, but it is your own capitalism and globalization
Here is an article from The Guardian Please read on and see, why indians are not to blame to for "outsourcing" http://www.guardian.co.uk/comment/story/0,3604,10
sig (in HINDI):Mera Bharat Mahaan