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> I have a couple of questions. First one being is it possible to set up Linux > to receive incoming calls as an answerphone please and does anybody use voip > - skype etc please? If so what success have you had? > I use asterisk which would be capable of this, although you may need a FXO card for the PC if you want to connect the computer to a Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) line such as BT. Also consider SER (SIP express router). Have a look at http://www.voip-info.org for further details. This may be overkill for you though, depending on your budget and requirements. I would not recommend skype -- lack of compatibility with proper hardware is one reason, the other is there are only binaries available for linux x86 and no x86_64 or PPC binary at that. Go with a SIP provider if you want to use a more Open system, with more competition in the market, and a lot more hardware available. Asterisk doesn't support Skype. As far as SIP providers are concerned: If you want decent reliable business VoIP provider, I would consider Gradwell (http://www.gradwell.com), based in Bath and said to be very reliable. If you are using it as a home phone, I would probably use sipgate (http://www.sipgate.co.uk/) -- although it does have it's problems at times, there is no monthly sunscription and calls are cheap. As far as phones are concerned, if you have the money, get a Snom (http://www.snom.de) (the 360 is excellent but costs ~£200). I can also recommend the Ekiga softphone for linux which is free. > Secondly, has anyone anything to do with this company: > <http://www.bigpockets.co.uk/> > and if so goog/bad or ugly? Their prices seem very good value. I have never used bigpockets.co.uk but have you considered http://www.SVP.co.uk -- they are based in Torquay, and have a good reputation among my friends, prices are pretty good as well. Regards, Mark -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html