Phone Software? Does it exist?

[IHAVEAQUESTION]

Since I don't use my landline phone often I find no reason to spend $$ to replace it. I am actually looking for a software solution that will alert me when a call comes in and have caller ID and voice mail capability.

Not looking to do VoIP, just a software I can run from my laptop to replace the phone.

Any idea?

 

[mikeyes]

There used to be alot of software that came with analog modems over the years that would act like an answering machine etc.

I googled and found several hits but most of them were pay for software

http://www.google.com/search?h...tnG=Google+Search&aq=f

If you don't use your landline that often get rid of it and buy a USB corded handset for your laptop that will work with Skype. Best of both worlds.

 

[ultra laser]

I remember receiving some kind of phone software with my pacard bell in 1994. It worked, too - I called my dad from the computer and he thought it was pretty cool.

 

[bruceb]

Try here:

http://www.yes-tele.com/modem.html

Or here:

http://www.ivrsoft.com/call-alert.htm

Or Google: caller id software

Note you need to be a sub to Caller ID
from your phone company and your
computer modem needs to be compatible
with it. Modems older than 3 years may not work with it.