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Name: freeman
Date: May 15, 1999 at 09:56:54 Pacific
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can i accept a phone call on the same line which i use it in my connection to the internet?????? please it's a very important to me, and if not, tell me any trick or any solution, thank you for your concern..



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Response Number 1
Name: Dan
Date: May 15, 1999 at 10:28:09 Pacific
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You can use the phone line as normal --- as long as you are not connected to the Internet. If you want both at the same time, then a second phone line is required.


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Response Number 2
Name: noner
Date: May 16, 1999 at 04:18:10 Pacific
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Aren't there program which can indicate if someone's trying to phone you?


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Response Number 3
Name: ergmiester
Date: May 16, 1999 at 14:31:51 Pacific
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I use the extra setting m1 in the modem init string to keep the modem speaker on all the time I am connected. When I here the beep from callwaiting I disconnect and answer the phone.


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Response Number 4
Name: 2112
Date: May 16, 1999 at 16:04:52 Pacific
Reply:

Again more good info, ergmiester.
Add "m1" to the front of the init string?


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Response Number 5
Name: 2112
Date: May 16, 1999 at 16:15:18 Pacific
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And how do I access the init string to begin with? Is there a certain text or other file to open that I can edit?


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Response Number 6
Name: 2112
Date: May 16, 1999 at 18:41:42 Pacific
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I put "m1" into extra settings and now hear the speaker on the modem, so it did have an effect. Tried calling the line, which has call waiting not disabled, and heard no beeping.
-Oh, the humanity!-


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Response Number 7
Name: Pexcer
Date: May 17, 1999 at 21:57:53 Pacific
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I had the same desire as you, to know about incoming calls while online without getting a second phone line.

I found the answer and its at www.imm.net I've been using it for a couple of days now and it works great and is apparently free except for the call forwarding on your line.


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Response Number 8
Name: magic mike
Date: May 19, 1999 at 06:03:28 Pacific
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I just saw an ad recently for a new modem that not only detects when another call comes in and gives you the option to disconnect, but also will resume downloading a file when you re-connect after hanging up the phone! The brand name escapes me, but it is out there. I can only wonder why it has taken so long for something like this to come out; I've had many people ask me if this sort of thing was possible.

Peace,
Mike


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Response Number 9
Name: Phil Wrend
Date: May 20, 1999 at 22:28:26 Pacific
Reply:

It's an expensive option, but you could always use ISDN, that allows you to have two connections on the same line, and much faster access. I know, I took the plunge about a year ago, and it's wicked!


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Response Number 10
Name: deniselarowe
Date: October 31, 1999 at 09:36:46 Pacific
Reply:

i would like to know about a free program that is out their where u can be online and still use your phone with out disconnecting from the pc


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Response Number 11
Name: pam
Date: February 14, 2000 at 21:55:04 Pacific
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I had a free program i downloaded off an ad banner that would ring when a caller was trying to call you,then forward the caller to their 800# to record a message they wanted to leave,and would play it back for you immed.At that point you had the option to disconnect and call them back.But....my computer had some problems,went in the shop,and everything was cleared and i lost it.it was something called callwait?Anybody out there know anything about them?Thanks...


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Response Number 12
Name: farhan haider
Date: March 6, 2000 at 13:53:51 Pacific
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go to web site http://www.ering.net/home_e.htm and download the software and follow the instruction so atleast you will know who is calling and u can reply ,its is free ENJOY IT


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Response Number 13
Name: jacqueline blake
Date: March 14, 2000 at 17:38:23 Pacific
Reply:

i too would like to know of a service i can
use without getting a second line. where i can answer my calls while on line that also
included caller id

can anyone help

thanks and God Bless


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Response Number 14
Name: Chris (E-Kom Enterprises)
Date: March 21, 2000 at 14:08:31 Pacific
Reply:

I too, like someone above tried to use a program called CallWait...I got it from snap.com on their software downloads page. It seems like just what everyone is looking for...a small, simple program which sits in the taskbar until someone calls...then it notifies you via a small pop-up window that someone is calling. You can then disconnect and take the call or continue working online and ignore it. The only problem is that the version currently availiable only works in the UK. As I live in the USA, this will not work. Anyone who knows where I can get a newer version of this program which works in the US, please email me. Thanks!


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Response Number 15
Name: jacqueline
Date: March 21, 2000 at 17:40:14 Pacific
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still waiting on response about answering phone will on line that has caller id
can anyone help?

thanks and God Bless


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Response Number 16
Name: harriett dye
Date: March 28, 2000 at 20:00:44 Pacific
Reply:

on computer i'll call you back!


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Response Number 17
Name: rodney
Date: April 3, 2000 at 00:39:47 Pacific
Reply:

I ALSO WOULD LIKE TO NO HOW TO DO THJIS


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Response Number 18
Name: Sharon Rogers
Date: April 24, 2000 at 16:38:50 Pacific
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Please leave a message after the tone. Thanks


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Response Number 19
Name: Kathy
Date: April 25, 2000 at 18:48:41 Pacific
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I have been looking for help to set my computer for callwaiting or find a device to inform me that calls are coming in. Please reply as soon as possible.

Thanks


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Response Number 20
Name: Micky
Date: April 25, 2000 at 22:39:51 Pacific
Reply:

I'm also interested in this without having to get a scond phone line or disconnect from the net. What would a call waiting modem do?
What i would really like to do is stay on line and answer call on the computer via using the mic. is there any way of doing this?


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Response Number 21
Name: Micky
Date: April 25, 2000 at 22:43:10 Pacific
Reply:

I'm also interested in this without having to get a scond phone line or disconnect from the net. What would a call waiting modem do?
What i would really like to do is stay on line and answer call on the computer via using the mic. is there any way of doing this?


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Response Number 22
Name: leslie
Date: May 4, 2000 at 14:42:36 Pacific
Reply:

i'll be trying out the following:www.imm.net,http://www.ering.net/home-e.htm,call wait,extra settingm/in. I'll let you know how it goes. I'm supposed to have this program on my Microsoft phone tools program. the software is bvrpsoftware. looking into it who knows what i'll find. frustrated!


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Response Number 23
Name: ryan
Date: May 4, 2000 at 16:55:38 Pacific
Reply:

why not try CALLWAVE. it's a call forwarding program that forwards a call to an 800 number. zdnet.com downloads


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Response Number 24
Name: SyrWik
Date: May 6, 2000 at 20:44:01 Pacific
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I installed CALLWAVE works great. Go to www.callwave.com download is free ...my phone co. charges 1.60 thats 1dollar sixty cents a month for the aplication


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Response Number 25
Name: Kris
Date: May 9, 2000 at 02:06:53 Pacific
Reply:

Hey everyone try www.buzme.com it is free internet call waiting


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Response Number 26
Name: Jackie Lin
Date: May 10, 2000 at 06:09:33 Pacific
Reply:

Does anyone out there know how to make the modem disconnect automatically every time the phone call comes in when I am on line. Note that I have call waiting service for my phone line. I just want the phone ring every times the phone comes in. Any help is greatly appreciated.


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Response Number 27
Name: Mike N.
Date: May 15, 2000 at 18:52:19 Pacific
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Of course their site is down right this minute, but try www.callwait.com


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Response Number 28
Name: kristy mclaughlin
Date: June 2, 2000 at 15:00:30 Pacific
Reply:

please leave name and numbber and we will call you right back.thanks sean kristy kyle.


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Response Number 29
Name: Ray
Date: June 3, 2000 at 08:58:06 Pacific
Reply:

I have tried the "buzzme.com" and "callwave" ones but my number is not valid but if you find somthing else please tell me

respect
Ray


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Response Number 30
Name: steve
Date: June 18, 2000 at 12:27:38 Pacific
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I live in england (U.K) and i need a fre callwaiting service if any one knows of one please pleas contact me ASAP


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Response Number 31
Name: kari Beving
Date: June 23, 2000 at 15:45:53 Pacific
Reply:

Hey everybody!! try Pagoo.com for the online answering machine problem


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Response Number 32
Name: Chris
Date: June 23, 2000 at 19:46:52 Pacific
Reply:

I tried to use the "m1" code in the modem init string, but I couldn't hear the modem speaker. What's wrong?


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Response Number 33
Name: Em
Date: July 14, 2000 at 21:00:46 Pacific
Reply:

Pagoo.com
www.buzzme.com
www.callwave.com
www.callwait.com
are all programs to answer your call or you can hear caller an disconnect and take the call.


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Response Number 34
Name: Linda
Date: July 19, 2000 at 14:25:31 Pacific
Reply:

buz.me is only free for 30 days!Then they want 4.95 a month or more depending on services rendered.


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Response Number 35
Name: Lina
Date: August 14, 2000 at 14:01:44 Pacific
Reply:

The best one yet:

www.itrings.com

FREE DOWNLOAD, NO SECOND LINE, VOICE MAIL, CALLER DISPLAY, ETC.

You have to try this!!!


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Response Number 36
Name: SCARLOSS
Date: August 17, 2000 at 01:35:42 Pacific
Reply:

DEAR SIRS:
CAN THE CALLWAIT.COM BE USED ON WEBTV?


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Response Number 37
Name: Jean-Paul Sirois
Date: August 22, 2000 at 16:05:12 Pacific
Reply:

ready to go!


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Response Number 38
Name: SHAWN MOORE
Date: August 30, 2000 at 15:51:27 Pacific
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I'am ready for a new beginning on my online service. Thanks.



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Response Number 39
Name: BUD HALL
Date: August 31, 2000 at 08:37:47 Pacific
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!1st I am new to the computer & the net & I just stumbeled across this page THANK YOU everyone! Im having the same problem I need to take calls at my small store but would like to leave the com. on line also BuzMe looses a lot of calls (disconected) & only allows a few min FREE then it charges! anyone know who is GOOD & FREE ??? BUD.


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Response Number 40
Name: april adams
Date: September 3, 2000 at 13:29:26 Pacific
Reply:

I'm on the computer at this time so please leave me a messege . an i will return your call....


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Response Number 41
Name: jonathan
Date: September 5, 2000 at 15:54:58 Pacific
Reply:

thiss is for real


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Response Number 42
Name: DUANE FAITH COLEMAN
Date: September 6, 2000 at 19:56:01 Pacific
Reply:

CANT TAKE YOUR CALL RIGHT NOW PLEASE LEAVE A
MESSAG


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Response Number 43
Name: Patel
Date: September 9, 2000 at 10:01:52 Pacific
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Response Number 44
Name: Saud Khan
Date: September 17, 2000 at 14:43:07 Pacific
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Dear Sir,

I’m living in Saudi Arabia, I will be appreciate if you please tell me that is there any possibility where I can know any phone calls when I am online.

Thank your for your assistance.



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Response Number 45
Name: daulton hillman
Date: September 29, 2000 at 17:30:13 Pacific
Reply:

will try now looking for info on building on web site


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Response Number 46
Name: shirley Cupp
Date: October 6, 2000 at 16:36:01 Pacific
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please leave me a message...........if i think you're important enough to talk to........i'll return the call


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Response Number 47
Name: RMS
Date: October 15, 2000 at 11:06:10 Pacific
Reply:

We are currently on the computer. Please leave your message and we will return your call momentarily. Thank you for calling.


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Response Number 48
Name: Stacy C. Herrington
Date: October 17, 2000 at 07:51:27 Pacific
Reply:

Yes I can accept phone when i'm online.


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Response Number 49
Name: Stacy C. Herrington
Date: October 17, 2000 at 07:54:32 Pacific
Reply:

can accept phone when i'm online? please help me find out.


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Response Number 50
Name: darshan.mehta
Date: November 4, 2000 at 01:44:13 Pacific
Reply:

thanks for solving problems


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Response Number 51
Name: deanna
Date: November 7, 2000 at 09:08:48 Pacific
Reply:

is there a cost and how do I download it


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Response Number 52
Name: Brooke Kostreva
Date: November 7, 2000 at 16:22:26 Pacific
Reply:

Umm, ok, I don't know. This is kewl.


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Response Number 53
Name: melissa weaver
Date: November 10, 2000 at 08:40:30 Pacific
Reply:

please let me know how this works!!!


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Response Number 54
Name: melissa weaver
Date: November 10, 2000 at 08:56:14 Pacific
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let me know some info on this ......!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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Response Number 55
Name: chasity king
Date: November 10, 2000 at 10:57:41 Pacific
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hello i,m on internet at the moment leave a message and i,ll get with you when i get in.


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Response Number 56
Name: chasity king
Date: November 10, 2000 at 10:59:43 Pacific
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hello i,m on internet at the moment leave a message and i,ll get with you when i get off thank,s .


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Response Number 57
Name: Gabriel Sanchez
Date: November 12, 2000 at 20:25:09 Pacific
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I'm on the internet at this minute but leave a message so I can get back to you.


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Response Number 58
Name: joseluis vargar
Date: November 26, 2000 at 18:33:18 Pacific
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its the best form when u have on line


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Response Number 59
Name: Maurice
Date: December 1, 2000 at 07:34:48 Pacific
Reply:

yep imm.net is gone for stroll.....ering is now itrings which I don't want because the reason is I want a software that is all free yes free free free....wh can't we just be kind to others and share.....and I don't mean shareware either !


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Response Number 60
Name: etleva shqina
Date: December 3, 2000 at 09:10:57 Pacific
Reply:

I'm online please leave message and I call you back


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Response Number 61
Name: etleva
Date: December 3, 2000 at 09:21:05 Pacific
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I'm on line leave message and I'll call you back thank you


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Response Number 62
Name: joe
Date: December 31, 2000 at 17:26:42 Pacific
Reply:

US ROBOTICS INTERNET CALL MODEM


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Response Number 63
Name: wallace covey
Date: January 6, 2001 at 11:17:25 Pacific
Reply:

hello will be with you soon


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Response Number 64
Name: Cindy Williamson
Date: January 14, 2001 at 18:17:34 Pacific
Reply:

I can't get to the phone right now, just leave me a message


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