using the computer as telephone

[Guest]

i was told that windows XP has a feature to use the computer as a telephone,
to make calls (hyper terminal or something..). provided that a mic and
speakers are installed. i couldn't find that. is it true? if yes, how?

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

You need a voice capable modem and appropriate software (usually provided by
the modem manufacturer). Hyperterminal is not it.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

 

[Guest]

when i purchased my computer, a voice modem was installed, but no special
software with it. can i get a software from a third party?

 

[Guest]

contact your isp and see if they offer phone calls over
modem packages

 

[Nigel Peters]

There are "Voice Over IP" products available, some of them
(including the one I use!) are (or were) free to download.
All they need is a registered user at "each end" of the
web.

Probably best on broadband connections, as there's a lot
of data in sound!

Never seen it in "native" Windows XP, though (but then I
haven't looked).

Nigel.

 

[John Whitworth]

There are "Voice Over IP" products available, some of them
(including the one I use!) are (or were) free to download.
All they need is a registered user at "each end" of the
web.

Probably best on broadband connections, as there's a lot
of data in sound!

Never seen it in "native" Windows XP, though (but then I
haven't looked).

I have a feeling that there is something in Windows Messenger. It requires
you to subscribe though.

JW

 

[Guest]

i was told that windows XP has a feature to use the computer as a telephone,
to make calls (hyper terminal or something..). provided that a mic and
speakers are installed. i couldn't find that. is it true? if yes, how?

This is not quite what you are asking about but it is something you might
consider.
I have been using Vonage for the past six months and like it extremly
well,the person you are calling needs no special hookup or anything and for
$29 a month with unlimited calls I told bellsouth to take a hike.
http://vonage.com/

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Check the web site of the modem manufacturer.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org