Re: Modem Use and Phone Calls

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From: Chris Blackmon
Date: Wed, 22 Jul 1992 20:37

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berger@atropa (Mike Berger) writes:

>hst001@muvms3.bitnet (Donna J. Spindel) writes:
>>Is there a way to set up a computer that is running on a modem so that when a
>>call is coming in on the phone line being used, a signal will appear on the
>>monitor to alert the computer user that there is a call?  Please reply to my
>>e-mail address. Thanks.
>*----
>This is a trick question, right?  When the phone line is being used,
>a call can't come in.

Actually... I've got call waiting... when I'm on line and I see little
characters appear on my screen... I log off... then the waiting call comes
on in... not very efficient... but it works...

Chris Blackmon, N4VGK		||  In this business, you either lead, follow
protein@catt.ncsu.edu		||  or get the hell out of the way.

"pour aller ou personne n'est jamais alle'...."

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