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RE: [ECS] Voice modem hassles joerut.epix.net Fri, 17 Nov 2000 18:30:20 -0500

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Hello

I am still convinced the way to go is a dedicated phone card such 
as the Dialogic. I realize it is a bit expensive but since I LOST 
some functionallity by upgrading from ECS DOS to Windows I have 
had a hard time convincing the wife that the $2000.00 computer 
answering the phone is better than the $30.00 answering machine. 
With the old system I actually had macros set up for my wife and 
children to use VIA the phone. Since the switch to Windows I have 
been trying everything to try to create a way to do a SIMPLE local 
phone session with little success. Its either too complicated or 
unreliable. I myself would not mind paying the $ if the phone 
system was reliable. Heck I spent over $700.00 to know the 
weather outside. I think the PHONE interface is probably the most 
often used and relied on interface of ECS and I think (In my 
opinion) that we should find a company that has its focus on 
TELEPHONE products and has a good reputation in the market.


Later
Joe Rut


On 17 Nov 2000, at 17:58, Kevin Keast wrote:

> Hi All,
> 
> I am reading some really great comments and conclude that the modem issue is
> a REAL issue.
> 
> My brief opinion:  If we select a particular type of modem I agree that in a
> few years we may very well be in the same boat as we are now.  Another issue
> is the marketability of ECS.  People would be more likely to buy it if it
> worked with a number of modems vice only one.
> 
> My vote is for TAPI or JTAPI or any STANDARD that is being used in other
> APPS.  Applying to standards will in the long run preserve ECS as it will
> continue to be compliant with new devices.  New modem manufacturers will
> comply to standards because the demands are there - The users want modems
> that will work with new and old software.
> 
> I think my input is only worth .01 cent!
> 
> Kevin
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Mark Gilmore [mailto:omnip@usit.net]
> Sent:	Friday, November 17, 2000 10:51 AM
> To:	ecs-list@netbloc.com
> Subject:	Re: [ECS] Voice modem hassles
> 
> A.J.,
> Have you tried the SUPRA with ECS ?
> I think it will work.
> --
> Mark Gilmore
> Omnipotence (ECS home automation software)
> http://omnipotencesoftware.com
> 423-745-0026
> Hours: Mon-Sat, 9AM-8PM/EST
> 
> 

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