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From: 74066.2004@compuserve.com (Larry Rachman)
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Subject: PC Voicemail Sources
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Date: 25 Jul 90 12:22:05 GMT
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I'm looking for a specific piece of telecom hardware, and I suspect
that someone out there may have the answer readily available so I
decided to post, rather than wading through reams of catalog and
magazine back issues.
 
What I'm trying to find is an IBM/clone-compatible PC card that can
will perform the basic voice mail primative functions, such as record,
playback, dial, off/on-hook control, etc. _under control of a user
program_. There seem to be any number of boards out there that will
transform a PC into an answering machine, but invariably, they must be
run with the dedicated appication software they're shipped with.
 
I'm currently sitting on a perfectly good WATSON board that comes with
what must be the most bizzare developer's interface I've ever seen,
involving a virtual deck of cards that one can 'jump' between or
`search' for.
 
What I'm after is a board that comes with a library of assembly or
high-level language routines that perform the functions described
above.  Natural Microsystems will gladly sell me their 'value-added
reseller's developer's kit for the WATSON for *BIG* bucks, but I've
declined their offer since this is a strictly avocational project.
 
Does anyone know of a reasonably priced card ($150-$250, or so) that
includes rudimentary development software. Are there any third parties
out there that provide it for the WATSON?
 
 
Larry Rachman,WA2BUX  - 74066,2004@compuserve.com, or 516-427-8705 via fax