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RE: [ECS] Voice modem hassles Rob Hicks Fri, 17 Nov 2000 09:36:32 -0700

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Plug of Java, again.

Take a look at JTAPI. Same kind of thing only in Java.
http://java.sun.com/products/jtapi/

-----Original Message-----
From: David Kindred [mailto:david@retroscape.com]
Sent: Friday, November 17, 2000 8:11 AM
To: ecs-list@netbloc.com
Subject: RE: [ECS] Voice modem hassles


Mark,

I think the biggest advantage to using TAPI to communicate with the modem is
that you don't need to know the manufacturer-specific AT commands. It's kind
of like being able to print from any Windows application without needing a
printer driver for each app. Of course, some modems support more features
through TAPI than others, but it appears to be a fairly consistent interface
to the hardware. Another TAPI advantage is that multiple applications can
use the modem at the same time.

The drawback to the methodology is that you wouldn't be able to use the same
code with a Linux version of the product, as TAPI is strictly an MS thing.

--David

-----Original Message-----
From: Mark Gilmore [mailto:omnip@usit.net]
Sent: Friday, November 17, 2000 9:19 AM
To: ecs-list@netbloc.com
Subject: Re: [ECS] Voice modem hassles


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

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