DIALER.EXE as noted at the 1995 article at http://msdn.microsoft.com/archive/default.asp?url=/archive/en-us/dnartapi/html/msdn_tapinto.asp is something to "play" with.
It is not a completed application to do as you wish.
Bob
Running: Win98se, IE6
Modem: Robotics Sportster Vi 33.6 FAX
Sound Card: ESS AudioDrive
How can I make local telephone calls via my computer and headset without going VoIP? I can use Phone Dialer (headphone and mic plugged into modem, instead of sound card) to make a connection, but the connection drops out after 20-30 seconds, if I don't switch to my regular telephone. Thank you

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