Software for phone answering - looking 4

[Ladders]

Have searched but cant find ..... need a s/w pkg that will answer the phone when I am on-line and let me record the call or answer. I know its out there. Could you give names/costs/web sites for d/l? or e-mail the info... ... ...

TIA

SOTSU!!
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[joesoot]

call wave... but you have to get call forwarding in order for it to work http://www.callwave.com/

 

[illflem]

Ben,I bought a device from tiger direct A few months ago that works with call waiting. You tee your modem, telephone and telephone line into this hardware and if you are on the net it rings when a call comes in,if you choose to answer it gives you about 15 seconds to talk or get rid of a telemarketer before disconnecting you from your server. It works very well. Don't know if that is what you are looking for though. The software I looked into was just message forwarding. There were other software's available that did what the hardware I bought would do but they required you to open up your computer and do some rewiring.
Here's where I got my info https://www.turbodieselregister.com/ubb//Forum6/HTML/000386.html


[This message has been edited by illflem (edited 02-13-2001). ]

 

[Ladders]

illflem
That was the thread I was looking for (cept I used the wrong search words). Thanks for the lead. Will now have to ck into the call wait/fwd costs to figure out which way to go.

joesoot
Thanks for the reply, but what I am looking for was the "redirect" method which when work calls I can answer or put on IGNORE! They usually need me in the morn and I am on line when they call. Could stop problems if I knew they were calling.

I think there are others out there and am waiting for more info (software for the laptop - can't rewire). I think "Peoplespc.com" or similar "free" computer supplier has/had this feature and am getting closer with both your help.


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[This message has been edited by Ben Stair (edited 02-13-2001). ]

 

[illflem]

Ben,here's another place I went on my search. BTW I pay $3/mo for call waiting no install charge.