Computer as Telephone Receiver

[Yitzach]

My roommate just moved out and took his phone with him. I use Windows Live Calling to call other people using Voice over Internet Protocol. But Windows Live Calling identifies people by E-mail addresses, slightly hard to call on a phone. As my computer has a modem, and computers can send faxes, I was wondering if any one has come across a program that allows a computer to pick up a phone line, RJ-11, like normal phones instead of using VoIP.

OS: Vista Home Premium
Manufacture: Dell
Model: Inspiron 1501
Processor: AMD Turion 64 x2
RAM: ~2GB
Modem: Conexant HDA D110 MDC V.92
Graphics Card:ATI Radeon Xpress 1150

That is probably more than necessary, but those would be the things that cause the most problems.

[Yitzach]

I'm still waiting for a response, this post is to bring the question to the front of the line.

[patio]

I believe unless the callers post that option all you will see is the email addy...check with your VOIP provider to see if the option exists...

[soybean]

You might switch to Yahoo! Voice.  I occasionally use it for outgoing calls.  It can also be used for incoming calls; the incoming call service costs $2.49/mo.  See http://voice.yahoo.com/phone_number.php for more info.

[Yitzach]

My VoIP is from Windows Live. It is difficult to call an E-mail address unless you are calling from one yourself.

[patio]

I believe unless the callers post that option all you will see is the email addy...check with your VOIP provider to see if the option exists...

You may have to request a # from the people on your Contact list...i really don't see another way to do this.