Can I use my computer as an answering machine with a landline phone?

Question

I just got a new landline phone to replace my old ghetto one; only problem is, there's no answering machine! Is there a way to hook up a landline phone to my computer and have the computer be my answering machine? I find it hard to believe nobody's invented something to do this... especially in the era before VoIP and cell phones were so popular. Any thoughts? :)

Answer 1

Sure checkout http://www.thedigest.com/voip_home to find a voicemail service/.

Answer 2

you can use GrandCentral its free!!

http://www.grandcentral.com/

Answer 3

Try going over to this web site www.shaunvague.acnrep.com  You can get VOIP and have a voicemail.