Over-complicating simple things -- remember when phones were SIMPLE?

[Darren Dirt]

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)

[Mr. Analog]

Remember when a dual core computer fit on your desk and not your pocket?

[Lazybones]

IP phones are a PITA in many ways however they also have many advantages

[Tom]

My VOIP setup hasn't worked properly in ages. But maybe thats because I'm a @%&# sysadmin 

[Mr. Analog]

Personally I don't mind paying for POTS it just works, also it stays up even when the power goes out

[Tom]

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.