[G4] New G4 - Speakerphone software?

[Ramsey French]

On 1/30/03 12:29 PM, "KathyMac!" <Mac4Music at MusiCareOnline.org> wrote:

> Hi all,
> 
> I have just purchased a new G4 Tower (DP 1ghz) from SmallDog.com. It's not
> here yet but I'm getting ready for it. I currently run a Beige G3 Tower (300
> mhz) and I utilize an old Cyberphone modem for a speakerphone/telephone
> system.
> 
> Since it runs by serial port I'm wondering how I will be able to use my G4
> as a phone.

Add a serial port on a PCI card (Stealth port for example
http://www.geethree.com/stealth/stealth.html) or a serial to USB adapter
(Keyspan is a good company http://www.provantage.com/pr_42828.htm).

> Any ideas? Is there speakerphone software out there? I know there used to be
> Megaphone but that's been discontinued, correct?

Megaphone exists, sorta.  http://www.megaphoneco.com
 
> Does anyone use their Mac as a phone?

The built-in modem of most G4's does not support voice.  No OSX software
available.
 
> Kathy