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RE: [ECS] Voice modem hassles J Gary Mull Fri, 17 Nov 2000 18:45:50 -0500

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AMEN!

At 06:30 PM 11/17/00 -0500, you wrote:
>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:
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>> 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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