[Discuss] voice modems

[pw]

Scott Petersen wrote:
> 
> 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)

Thanks Scott,

I will need to read through all the stuff you suggest.
Does asterisk support multiple/selectable voice mail boxes?
I guess I can just read the manual. But I want to have a voice
mailbox for each person in the house.

Peter