In regard to the Emerson Switchboard phone line sharing system:
Is this a good way to hook up to the internet?

A friend asked me this question, and I know nothing about this
equipment.
If this is a quality hookup, it sounds to good to be true.

I found a lot of information with the Google search engine, but I
would like to hear from someone who has had personal experience.

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Clarification of Question by clicker5-ga on 23 Feb 2003 16:10 PST

In my original question I asked for the researcher to have had
personal experience with the Emerson Switchboard phone line.

I want to change this to :  
The researcher, or anyone known to the researcher, that has had
experience with the Emersion Switchboard phone line.

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Request for Question Clarification by tutuzdad-ga on 24 Feb 2003 14:24 PST

I understand you are interested in Emerson Switchboard, but if I may
ask, is your ultimate goal to find the most efficient means of sharing
an internet connection between two computers, using the same phone
line and this switchboard?

Your statement "phone line sharing system" got me wondering.

Regards;
tutuzdad-ga

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Clarification of Question by clicker5-ga on 24 Feb 2003 16:57 PST

This is a reply to a request for clarification by tutuzdad.ga.

Hello: tutuzdad:
I posted this question for a friend.  
My friend has never been on the internet, and wants to start with the
least amount of original investment as possible.
One way to start may be with the “Emerson Switchboard phone line”
equipment.
If the advertisement is to be believed, the Emerson Switchboard would
be a low cost way to start.  The phrase “Emerson Switchboard phone
line” is direct from the advertisements on the internet.  If you
search on Google, you will find many sites that use this phrase.

The goal is to get on the internet with only one phone line.
Please ask if you have any more questions.

clicker5-ga

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Clarification of Question by clicker5-ga on 24 Feb 2003 23:23 PST

Hello pinkfreud-ga:

Thank you for the comment.
Actually, you answered the question with your comment.
Please answer the question as a researcher, and collect the fee, as
you very well deserve.  Your comment is exactly to the point of the
question.
Thanks again,     

clicker5-ga

clicker5,

Thank you very much for accepting my comment. I am reposting the
comment as an official answer, as you've requested.

A friend of mine used the Emerson Switchboard briefly. 
 
It is basically just an automatic call waiting system that enables you
to speak (for only about 30 seconds) to a voice caller while you are
connected to the Internet. Note that you must pay for the call waiting
option through your local phone company in order for the Emerson
Switchboard to work.
 
My friend was not satisfied with this product, so she bought a second
phone line.

(My search strategy consisted in emailing my friend, who had mentioned
her encounter with the Emerson Switchboard several months ago.)

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There are many posts about the Emerson Switchboard on various
newsgroups. You may want to browse through these for an overview of
opinions (along with a fair amount of spam):

http://groups.google.com/groups?q=%22emerson+switchboard

Best wishes,
pinkfreud

Hello pinkfreud:
I have read your answers on various questions for many months, and
have
always been impressed.  
I never know who is having the most fun, you as the researcher, or the
outstanding people who are asking the questions, and making the
comments.
Five stars to a five star researcher.
Enjoy a cup of coffee on me.
Kindest regards, 
clicker5.

A friend of mine used the Emerson Switchboard briefly.

It is basically just an automatic call waiting system that enables you
to speak (for only about 30 seconds) to a voice caller while you are
connected to the Internet. Note that you must pay for the call waiting
option through your local phone company in order for the Emerson
Switchboard to work.

My friend was not satisfied with this product, so she bought a second
phone line.

clicker5,

Thank you *very* much for the kind words, the five stars, and the nice tip!

~pinkfreud