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Minor PamFax changes
We recently started to notice that people enter fax numbers in the most interesting ways. Instead of the standard format, numbers were entered like +0049 and other variations. This obviously resulted in a bad fax experience as the fax could not be sent.
We did some thinking and came up with a solution for this which [...]
PamFax server and local application updated
Yesterday we released a server update and this time the local PamFax application is updated too. The application is available as download from www.pamfax.biz and will be made automatic for all users as soon as Skype release the new build to the Extras Gallery.
Changelog of 1.0.51.33 (.51=Server, .33=Client)
- Client: Implemented workaround where on some systems [...]
More PamFax features available!
We released a new server update and this time also an update for the local PamFax Extra application (available in Skype under Tools, Do More).
The highlights of the update are:
Redesigned first page in PamFax application for easier start.
Resend fax option added to portal. This is nice as it allows you to resend failed faxes easily.
Added [...]
PamFax growth stronger and stronger
We have reached the 35.000 user mark. This means our growth is strong and the user base in growing proportionally. The number of new users per day is increasing too. When we started back in August 2007 we had about 30 new customers per day and now we are coming close to 300!
We see the [...]
Upcoming Skype Toolbars will support PamFax
Great news has come. The next releases of the Skype Firefox and IE toolbars (which are included with every Skype installation) will have added support for PamFax.
It works pretty slick and allows you to click and send a fax. Very easy!
Example:
The toolbars are already available as beta release at the Skype Toolbar website here. So, [...]
PamFax server update released (pretty cool stuff!)
The new build (.49) addresses not only some minor issues but more interestingly has a new recommend to a friend option. This is a function where, after you sent your fax, you can easily have PamFax send a Skype chat to your friends and once five people start using PamFax we will add a cash [...]
Localised country names coming soon to PamFax
We are adding full localisation of country names to PamFax which makes it easier for your to select the country code when sending a fax.
With the next server release we will be adding the localisations and a check where PamFax will show a dialog in case you have entered a country code that differs from [...]
PamFax server update went live
In our quest to further improve PamFax we have made a big step forward. A new server build went live which addresses the following things.
Change: Improved fax quality
Change: Improved fax number recognition
Bugfix: If stuck at “Initializing…”, it now reloads automatically
Bugfix: Fixed fax preview for large images
Bugfix: Fixed issues when sending to multiple numbers
Feature: The portal [...]
Exciting PamFax changes ahead
We are coming up to 25.000 PamFax users now and have made some decisions how to further improve the platform. In the past 9 months we have seen some issues we don’t like and which impact performance and/or system flexibility. Users have also been providing excellent and valuable feedback.
We are currently working on the following [...]
New Pamela for Skype on the horizon
We are currently finalising the next Pamela version, 4.1.
New will be a Skype call scheduler. Ever since I use Skype for calling I have missed a feature that enables me to manage my calls. I promise to call someone back and need to do this in Outlook or pen and paper. After plastering my screen [...]


