Possible to use a PC as a telephone?

[That guy]

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.

 

[Wim Kamp]

Perhaps www.skype.com

 

[DL]

I'm sure all you want is available, you'll just have to search for it.
Be prepared to pay for such software it wont be cheap!

 

[Guest]

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

 

[That Guy]

Skype is for long distance. I'm talking local calls. Like calling your
buddy a few blocks away with the same headset you use for gaming, chat, etc.
Logging the calls on a computer for better filtering, info retrieval for
info on last call, etc.

 

[That Guy]

Well first I have to find it! I'll worry about the cost later.

 

[That Guy]

I'm talking local calling - not VOIP. No need to use the Internet when
calling your mama on the other side of town.

 

[DL]

Google; a huge number of hits

Well first I have to find it! I'll worry about the cost later.

 

[That guy]

Yeah but they are for VOIP or such. This is going to be a project!