We are slowly moving towards a paperless world. The papers that create clutter on our desks and in the filing cabinets are now being stored on CDs and DVDs. Our computers hold all the information that we require, and we do not need to look anywhere else. The email is perfect for sending our important letters and messages. These can instantly reach the concerned person’s mailbox in less time than it takes to print a letter, fold it, and put it in an envelope. It is both convenient and quick. And as long as there is seamless Internet connectivity, there is little likelihood of there being a delay in the mail reaching the required person.
Thus, it should not be at all surprising that faxes have also started making use of the Internet. The old fax machine seems to be on its way out as Internet faxing becomes increasingly popular. This is yet another consequence of our world becoming increasingly paperless. Now, our personal computers have decided to replace the old fax machines and are allowing us to access important and urgent messages without worrying that inquisitive people will go through our confidential information. The risk of confidential information falling...