RE: Possible to use a PC as a telephone?

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From: sgopus (sgopus_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 10/21/04 

Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2004 16:59:01 -0700

Do some searches for VOIP software/hardware
Voice over internet protocol

"That guy" wrote:

> I know I can use Phone Dialer or any one of hundreds of software programs to
> speed dial on the computer. I want to go farther and actually talk through
> the modem. Or voice modem I guess. I haven't heard of software that
> allows.....Caller ID (on call waiting or visual call waiting), and a pop up
> window of notes made from last call to that person. And of course
> voicemail. And a real kicker would be something that answers the call
> (voicemail) while you're on the phone - I guess it would have to initiate
> some sort of three way calling technology.......but that is sheer luxury.
> You can always get voicemail from your telephone company for that......still
> its about $95 a year.
>
>
>

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