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Re: [ECS] Voice modem hassles Mark Gilmore Fri, 17 Nov 2000 09:18:37 -0500

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Hi A.J.,
I would prefer to stear clear of any/all Win-specific
modems or solutions.
Can you send me a spec on the 3COM you have in mind ?
Thanks,
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Mark Gilmore
Omnipotence (ECS home automation software)
http://omnipotencesoftware.com
423-745-0026
Hours: Mon-Sat, 9AM-8PM/EST


"A.J. Griglak" wrote:
> 
> The Object World software is incredible.  I was just about to purchase a
> licensed version of that when I came across ECS.
> 
> I have several thoughts on this:
> 
> 1.  Perhaps ECS' voice mail capability could simply be to monitor a
> directory for new wave files.  The Object World software simply stores new
> messages in their own directory as regular wave files.  I don't think that
> Mark should spend time integrating with a _particular_ piece of software,
> but rather just monitor for wave files.  Trying to integrate with a
> particular piece of software could be a waste of time if that company should
> go out of business or discontinue the product - or if something better comes
> along (see VNC vs RADMIN).
> 
> This monitoring of the wave files should still give all the same features
> from within ECS that we have right now - able to call in, start a remote
> session and listen to messages, etc.  I don't want to use this "other"
> program to listen to messages, give remote cell notification, etc.  I really
> like the power of ECS' customization....
> 
> 2.  OR, we could concentrate on a more mainstream modem for which ECS works
> with.  I sell computers, and when including a modem, I'd either use the
> cheapest, generic thing I can get, or if the customer is going to use the
> modem extensively, I put in a 3Com.  If I were to vote on a modem to be the
> suggested hardware for ECS, it would be one of 3Com's.  I will definitely
> offer one up for testing purposes...
> 
> 3.  I'm no programmer, but here's another thought:  Correct me if I'm wrong,
> but right now ECS communicates directly to modem.  It doesn't matter what
> driver is installed in Window's Control Panel.  Is there any way to have ECS
> use Windows Telephony to communicate with the modem?  Wouldn't this allow a
> much broader range of modems supported?
> 
> -=A.J.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: peter kraus [mailto:pkraus@optonline.net]
> Sent: Friday, November 17, 2000 8:40 AM
> To: ecs-list@netbloc.com
> Subject: RE: [ECS] Voice modem hassles
> 
> these guys have a nice product and a list of modems that they have had
> success with.
> 
> www.objectworld.com
> 
> the issue is that their software only runs under win95/98. do not know why.
> 
> an alternate approach might be to try and integrate with an existing product
> like winfax/talkworks.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mark Gilmore [mailto:omnip@usit.net]
> Sent: Friday, November 17, 2000 8:18 AM
> To: ecs-list@netbloc.com
> Subject: [ECS] Voice modem hassles
> 
> Perhaps we should come up with a candidate(s) for
> a newer/POPULAR/STABLE voice-modem. I will then
> obtain/review it's comm spec, and ask that some
> one send me a loaner for integration/test.
> --
> Mark Gilmore
> Omnipotence (ECS home automation software)
> http://omnipotencesoftware.com
> 423-745-0026
> Hours: Mon-Sat, 9AM-8PM/EST

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