Faxing from MacBook (Leopard Mac OS X 10.5.3)

Good day all,
Can I fax from my MacBook without buying a specific software to do so?
Also, can I fax from my DSL line or must faxing take place from a non DSL connection?
In advance thank you.

The software is included, but you lack the hardware. You need to buy the Apple USB modem and hook it up to an ordinary analog phone line.
If you want to use your DSL connection, you can't fax in the traditional way. You need to use one of the internet fax services. You can use those without having to buy additional hardware.

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