Telephony on PCs

[raminee]

Is there any software that can turn my Laptop into a PSTN line phone ? And I do not mean VoIP.
My lapop has an RJ11 connector. So assuming this is connected to the PSTN (i.e. the normal telephony line at home) then is there any software that I can install on my laptop to make it a telephony device to receive and dial calls?

Thanks
Raminee

 

[Dexman]

Are you thinking of something like Procomm or HyperTerminal

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[raminee]

I am not familiar with Procomm but I thought HyperTerminal is only for connecting a PC to another device using the modem line.

I simply wish to replace my phone device at home with my PC using the RJ11 connector. I am not sure why I get the feeling this is not possible. I am not an expert but very curious to find out why.

R.

 

[Dexman]

Procomm is similar to HyperTerm. The RJ-11 connector is used to connect the PC to a standard POTs line. I don't know of any PC that comes with a built-in ring generator.

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[hairlessupportmonkey]

the RJ11 skt on your laptop is more than likely for a built in dailup modem.

ACSS - SME
General Geek

 

[MasterRacker]

Your modem can both answer and dial calls. There are PC answering machine programs that can integrate with the sound card so it should be possible. This program has a PC telephone feature:

http://www.modemtools.com/programs/media21/Calling-Us-MAX-Free.htm

You may find something else starting at the top of the site:

http://www.modemtools.com/

Other possibilities:

http://www.avanquest.com/USA/software/classic-phonetools-9-27401

http://www.tucows.com/preview/197838

Jeff
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