Routing desk phone through computer

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Is there a device into which I could plug a line from the telephone socket in the wall, and then a second port that I can connect to my desk phone?

Then, using software, I could place calls, see caller ID etc from my computer?

Gausie

Posted 2012-08-24T14:05:44.717

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Question was closed 2012-08-24T18:03:23.977

There are TONS of VoIP phone systems that will do this (if you replace 'telephone socket' with 'ethernet'). – Shinrai – 2012-08-24T14:17:18.083

1Is it just me, or does seeing the images below "relive the excitement" of connecting to the internet with the noise of these modems? :/ – William C – 2012-08-24T16:22:11.790

Answers

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Yes, there is, a PCI fax modem.

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or for laptops, a USB fax modem

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Then any good old "Caller ID" software will do what you're looking for.

William C

Posted 2012-08-24T14:05:44.717

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Thank you! Do you know any for Linux? – Gausie – 2012-08-24T15:32:33.980

@Gausie - I am sure they exist. – Ramhound – 2012-08-24T15:44:03.760

1@Gausie - the classic is mgetty. – William C – 2012-08-24T16:18:25.180

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