>If I want to use the PC to dial out and hold speaking conversations with
>others, do I need:
>        (a) an external modem only...or can I speak and hear via an
internal modem?

    As far as I know any modem will. Just look for one that has full duplex
capabilities. I don't think it has to have that but it allows you to send
and receive at the same time, unlike half duplex which is like talking on
walkie-talkies, i.e. only one can key the mike and be heard at the same
time.

>        (b)  do I just need any modem that says "voice"...or is there
something else
>it would say?

    I don't think that matters. See above answer.

>        (c)  do I need special software or is that included with any
>modem...including ones that would come with, say, a Dell?

    It depends. Internet Explore and Netscape Navigator come with
Conferencing software, which can do this. There is also" Mediaring" and
"Internet Phone" and a bunch of others you can use. I think all of them
require the people you want to talk to, to have the same software
>
>Thanks,
>Ira Wallin


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