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From: bob@vortex.uoregon.edu (bob riegelmann)
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Subject: What Answering Machine do I Need?
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I'm looking for an answering machine or voice mail system, whichever
is more cost effective for my needs.  I am running a test, measurement
and software consulting business from from my kitchen.  I figure I
will need a additional line for business soon, and in the process may
want to add the capability to take phone messages on both lines.  I
also would like to be able to sort out my business messages from my
roomates/girlfriend(s) so I don't have to wade through the intimate
details of their love life(s) like I have to now. :-)

Are there answering machines sophisticated enough to handle two lines
and multiple callers or do I need voice mail?  I have no shortage of
IBM clones laying about, and if it needed part of one system that
would be alright.  ( I'm in this business because I love computer
toys...)

Mail me and I'll summarize if others are interested.  I am a regular
reader, just trying to keep PAT's workload down.


Bob Riegelmann      bob@vortex.uoregon.edu       Physics Dept/Univ. of Oregon