sounds/telephony

[Dar Scott]

On Monday, February 16, 2004, at 11:26 PM, Ken Norris wrote:

> I'm not getting that. Must be some kinda Windows thing, yes?

You did say Windows?

> I just want them to click on the number and it dials.

You need to know the com port for the modem.  Maybe some registry 
expert has an idea on finding the modem.  Or you might use a control to 
select it.  You can get a list from the registry or try opening a bunch 
for read and make your list from that.

Typically a Windows computer will have serial ports com1: and com2: out 
the back.  Sometimes an external modem will be connected to one of 
those.  If a card is plugged in, then it is often com3:.  But it might 
be something else.

As far as whether you use 'file' or 'driver', both will probably work.  
You may also use '\\.\COM1' notation for driver.

If you feel confident that there is nothing else on other serial ports, 
you can search for a modem.

Oh, the dummy command is just incase some noise got into the modem data 
before or as you open the port.  I'm just paranoid.  You can leave that 
off if you want.

Dar Scott