Who uses their computer as an answering machine?

**mal** · 11-08-08, 06:25 PM

Have been using Callsoft , Netcom modem and computer as my answering machine for about 5 years now and it works great
Some of the benefits are play different message for particular number very handy if you want to leave a message when one particular person calls say the boss when you take a sicky saying “sorry mal is not home he if you leave a message he will contact you when he returns from the hospital” forwarding the message as mp3 to email address and lots more

My problem is it is time to retire the office computer running ME yes ME and Netcom doesn’t support xp for my modem so I bought a dlink du562m which according to their manual supports caller id but it doesn’t.
Have been looking for the last few days and have come to the conclusion that it is a hit and miss don’t really want to buy Netcom again their support is non existent.

SO does anybody else use atapi software and what modem do you use

**mal** · 12-08-08, 09:25 PM

Here is the software I am using very good and bang for $ can't find any better
Call Soft Advanced Voice/Fax Software for Windows

**joezep** · 13-08-08, 01:36 AM

It could be that the software don't like the new modem you bought, they can be picky at times.

Back to your old modem if it was working you can try windows 2000 drivers they work happily under xp.

I have an old internal modem that i use for fax only, started with 98se, ME, XP, and Vista. The two latter ones I have been using Windows 2000 drivers.

**urban_s0ulja** · 13-08-08, 02:06 AM

id try the old modem with windows xp mate
i reckon it'd work

pretty sure supported just means new drivers arent released for windows xp, saying that the old driver should still work fine if there is not 32bit vs. 64bit issue.

if your after a new software for telephony give trixbox a look at. theres the features your after plus lots lots more espicall to do with VOIP.

its open source as well so your free to write your own apps with the development kits.!

best of luck

**mal** · 13-08-08, 10:16 AM

The old modem won't work with XP or 2000 it losses it's voice capabilities
Had a look at trixbox very interesting more for for a pabx setup but as I am in the communications game am going to have a play
Callsoft will receive and forward fax and do fax on demand where as trixbox only forwards incoming fax to a port
Think I will have to bite the bullet and try the netcom mega modem
Thanks for the replies

**z80** · 14-08-08, 05:07 PM

I use a toshiba laptop with internal modem and the "supervoice" program, which i purchased.

It does all you want.

**Fernbay** · 14-08-08, 06:40 PM

I run a trixbox with a digum card as a VoIP pabx + Fax

**mal** · 14-08-08, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fernbay

I run a trixbox with a digum card as a VoIP pabx + Fax

Have been looking at trixbox very good where did you get the digum card from and how much might just have a go at that

**Fernbay** · 14-08-08, 08:05 PM

A few hundered dollars & an old box will get it up & running....
eg - DIGIUM ASTERISK AUSTRALIA WHOLESALE 60% OFF

**PhillTheQuad** · 14-08-08, 08:20 PM

VoIP Software, Free Downloads

i only wanted the phone, allways end up with all their shit.
good shit but.

11-08-08, 06:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
mal Premium Member iTrader: (3) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 230 Spent time on board: 2 Weeks, 2 Days and 23:01:29	Who uses their computer as an answering machine? Have been using Callsoft , Netcom modem and computer as my answering machine for about 5 years now and it works great Some of the benefits are play different message for particular number very handy if you want to leave a message when one particular person calls say the boss when you take a sicky saying “sorry mal is not home he if you leave a message he will contact you when he returns from the hospital” forwarding the message as mp3 to email address and lots more My problem is it is time to retire the office computer running ME yes ME and Netcom doesn’t support xp for my modem so I bought a dlink du562m which according to their manual supports caller id but it doesn’t. Have been looking for the last few days and have come to the conclusion that it is a hit and miss don’t really want to buy Netcom again their support is non existent. SO does anybody else use atapi software and what modem do you use

13-08-08, 02:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
urban_s0ulja Banned iTrader: (15) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,287	id try the old modem with windows xp mate i reckon it'd work pretty sure supported just means new drivers arent released for windows xp, saying that the old driver should still work fine if there is not 32bit vs. 64bit issue. if your after a new software for telephony give trixbox a look at. theres the features your after plus lots lots more espicall to do with VOIP. its open source as well so your free to write your own apps with the development kits.! best of luck __________________ (Advertising Space For Rent) $20 A Year. Pm Me

14-08-08, 06:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
Fernbay Super Moderator iTrader: (30) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Newcastle Posts: 884 Spent time on board: 1 Month, 2 Weeks, 6 Days and 5:11:07	I run a trixbox with a digum card as a VoIP pabx + Fax __________________ FS:- DM7020 - $525 DM500S $170 , DM500 2A PSU, $25ea... DM500 mobo - $130 - Free domestic express post PM for details

14-08-08, 08:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
Fernbay Super Moderator iTrader: (30) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Newcastle Posts: 884 Spent time on board: 1 Month, 2 Weeks, 6 Days and 5:11:07	A few hundered dollars & an old box will get it up & running.... eg - DIGIUM ASTERISK AUSTRALIA WHOLESALE 60% OFF __________________ FS:- DM7020 - $525 DM500S $170 , DM500 2A PSU, $25ea... DM500 mobo - $130 - Free domestic express post PM for details

14-08-08, 08:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
PhillTheQuad Quadmeister iTrader: (7) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: nelson bay Posts: 605 Spent time on board: 2 Weeks, 3 Days and 3:03:59	VoIP Software, Free Downloads i only wanted the phone, allways end up with all their shit. good shit but. __________________ vote for Luke fundraiser http://mydreamis.ingdirect.com.au/?id=3635

12-08-08, 09:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
mal Premium Member iTrader: (3) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 230 Spent time on board: 2 Weeks, 2 Days and 23:01:29	Here is the software I am using very good and bang for $ can't find any better Call Soft Advanced Voice/Fax Software for Windows

13-08-08, 01:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
joezep Senior Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SE Melbourne Posts: 154 Spent time on board: 5 Days and 20:01:47	It could be that the software don't like the new modem you bought, they can be picky at times. Back to your old modem if it was working you can try windows 2000 drivers they work happily under xp. I have an old internal modem that i use for fax only, started with 98se, ME, XP, and Vista. The two latter ones I have been using Windows 2000 drivers.

13-08-08, 10:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
mal Premium Member iTrader: (3) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 230 Spent time on board: 2 Weeks, 2 Days and 23:01:29	The old modem won't work with XP or 2000 it losses it's voice capabilities Had a look at trixbox very interesting more for for a pabx setup but as I am in the communications game am going to have a play Callsoft will receive and forward fax and do fax on demand where as trixbox only forwards incoming fax to a port Think I will have to bite the bullet and try the netcom mega modem Thanks for the replies

14-08-08, 05:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
z80 Premium Member iTrader: (82) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Victoria Posts: 4,562	I use a toshiba laptop with internal modem and the "supervoice" program, which i purchased. It does all you want.

LinkBacks (?) LinkBack to this Thread: http://www.austech.info/pc-hardware/9732-who-uses-their-computer-answering-machine.html
Posted By	For	Type	Date
Austech - Powered by vBulletin	This thread	Refback	13-08-08 06:09 AM

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Sponsored Links

Sponsored Links

Sponsored Links