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General => Tech Chat => Topic started by: Darren Dirt on September 05, 2012, 01:47:39 PM

Title: Over-complicating simple things -- remember when phones were SIMPLE?
Post by: Darren Dirt on September 05, 2012, 01:47:39 PM
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/oldnewthing/archive/2012/08/21/10341800.aspx
a few folks ranting about IPphones deciding to reboot in the middle of a conversation/conference call... but others sharing their tales of woe that are really far less justifiable by Ma Bell (or the modern age equivalent)
Title: Re: Over-complicating simple things -- remember when phones were SIMPLE?
Post by: Mr. Analog on September 05, 2012, 01:56:59 PM
Remember when a dual core computer fit on your desk and not your pocket?
Title: Re: Over-complicating simple things -- remember when phones were SIMPLE?
Post by: Lazybones on September 05, 2012, 09:12:42 PM
IP phones are a PITA in many ways however they also have many advantages
Title: Re: Over-complicating simple things -- remember when phones were SIMPLE?
Post by: Tom on September 05, 2012, 09:23:25 PM
My VOIP setup hasn't worked properly in ages. But maybe thats because I'm a @%&# sysadmin  ::)
Title: Re: Over-complicating simple things -- remember when phones were SIMPLE?
Post by: Mr. Analog on September 06, 2012, 05:53:44 AM
Personally I don't mind paying for POTS it just works, also it stays up even when the power goes out
Title: Re: Over-complicating simple things -- remember when phones were SIMPLE?
Post by: Tom on September 06, 2012, 12:17:00 PM
Quote from: Mr. Analog on September 06, 2012, 05:53:44 AM
Personally I don't mind paying for POTS it just works, also it stays up even when the power goes out
So would mine. But then again so does my cell. So I haven't really had a need to fix my setup.
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