[mythtv-users] Please recommend hardware for caller id via MythTV
Meatwad
meatwad.get.the.honeys at gmail.com
Wed Apr 25 02:46:32 UTC 2007
Michael Rice wrote:
> I'd really like to display caller id info on my Myth boxes but I lack the
> necessary hardware. I don't think I've had a machine with a modem for 7
> years or so.
>
> I've searched the web to try to find some recent info on this but haven't
> had much luck. Info on modems seems very old and I have no idea what modem
> I'd need to buy today that would work on Linux for this purpose.
>
> Since I really don't need the modem for anything other than caller id info
> maybe there is another solution besides a modem?
>
> In any case I have just the standard US phone system (no VoIP or anything
> special).
>
> Can someone who has accomplished this recently give me the details on your
> hardware (and a link to where I can buy it). I am pretty confident I can
> figure out the software side if I can get the right hardware. I'll update
> the wiki if I am successful.
http://www.callerid.com/index.php?page=end_user_pricing
It will do what you need if you handle the software. Of course they
mention nothing of linux on the site but there is a VB app and source
included so they'll likely be helpful in case something isn't already
floating in the ether. I don't own or use it but did install one for a
friend's new CRM/accounting system. For us, it was virtually plug-n-play
because the SW was already installed with the system and patiently
waiting for data on COM1.
I found most internet sites selling for 249US retail but did notice
sandman.com in Chicago at under 190US. At that price, i would also look
at true TAPI modems (think USR Courier) which will accomplish the same
thing and give you a bulletproof modem as well.
http://www.callerid.com/content/format_wc.php
Here's the data format over 8/N/1. The friend's accounting system is a
little flaky with COM1 and it was recommended to try a USB-serial dongle
but admitted that their app was buggy.
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mw
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