I want to make and recieve calls on my computer through a phone line?

Question

I have the phone line plugged in. Now what?

Answer 1

I think these instructions are only for smart boys

Answer 2

If you already have a Voice Modem installed into your PC and the telephone is plugged into the modem phone jack, then all you need is telephone dialing software.

NCH Swift Sound has software specifically for this purpose:

http://www.nch.com.au/dial/index.html

Answer 3

Things You’ll Need:

16-bit Full-duplex Sound Cards

Computer Microphones

Computer Speakers

Internet Telephony Programs



Step 1:

Make sure you can connect to the Internet with your Broadband Internet Connection.

Step 2:

Make sure your computer is equipped with a sound card of at least 16 bits. The sound card should also allow recording.

Step 3:

Purchase compatible speakers and a microphone if you don't already have these components.

Step 4:

Buy or download Internet telephony software and install it on your computer. The software you choose must be the same as or compatible with the software of the people you wish to call.

Step 5:

Make arrangements with the person you wish to call establishing that you will be online at a specific time.

Step 6:

Follow the instructions of your specific telephony software for making a call. This usually involves accessing a server and selecting a name from a list of users who are currently online.

Answer 4

Take a look at www.callclerk.com (I wrote it - it does what you want).