Computer /"Answering Machine" ?

[KD5HOZ]

I have several virtually unused desktop 'puters in the shelves. I sure would like to turn one into an "Answering Machine"...years ago they sold a product called "Big Mouth" or something similar...I believe it was an answering machine / voice "mailbox" for multiple users(?)

Could anyone point me to a similar product in today's market ( or a suitable substitute) (?)...or am I S-O-L ?

Tnx de KD5HOZ, Billy

[W7BEC]

Well, you could get one of these digium cards (http://www.digium.com/en/products/analog/tdm410.php) with an FSO module and install asterisk@home (apparently now called "Trixbox CE (http://www.trixbox.com/products/trixbox-ce/features)"). I use the full version of Asterisk, but Trixbox should do everything you're looking for.

[K2ENG]

I used Advanced Call Center (http://www.freedownloadscenter.com/Business/FAX_Tools/Advanced_Call_Center.html) for a while until I just started forwarding my home phone to the cell.

It worked pretty well. Hope that helps.

[KL7AJ]

I have several virtually unused desktop 'puters in the shelves. I sure would like to turn one into an "Answering Machine"...years ago they sold a product called "Big Mouth" or something similar...I believe it was an answering machine / voice "mailbox" for multiple users(?)

Could anyone point me to a similar product in today's market ( or a suitable substitute) (?)...or am I S-O-L ?

Tnx de KD5HOZ, Billy

You might already have it in your modem software. Check out those CD's you always throw away. :)

eric

[KD8DEY]

Do a search on callsoft