[Discuss] voice modems

[Scott Petersen]

> Hello,
>
> Are all modems now voice modems?
> I am looking to update our home answering
> machine to vgetty and am wondering what
> modem to use.
>
> Is anyone using a voice modem to capture
> voice mail and if so what model of
> modem do you suggest?

I use a type of voice modem to capture voice mail. I would suggest
ignoring vgetty in favour of asterisk and a clone of the X100p. The x100p
is an inexpensive intel voice modem that is fully supported in Asterisk.
Prices will vary but I have seen them on ebay for as low as USD 10.

I have purchased products from NetVoice here in Vancouver in the past with
great service though I don't know if they carry this any more.

http://www.netvoice.ca/

A place that seems to make a good version is x100p.com. I have had no
dealings with this company so only provide the link for your information.

http://x100p.com/products/FXO.php

Asterisk is available at:

http://www.asterisk.org/

If you have a full machine to dedicate to your answering machine and want
a very easy install, I would suggest trixbox (which used to be called
asterisk at home)

http://www.trixbox.org/

Cheers
Scott Petersen