Software Update: Skype Answering Machine 1.0.3.0

There is a new version of Skype Answering Machine, or SAM for short. It concerns version 1.0.3.0 and it is available from here are downloaded. As the name implies, this program functions as an answering machine for Skype and is able to record messages when you are not at home or don’t feel like answering. SAM shows in an overview who called when and the length of any message left. You then have the option to listen to the message, call the person back or send a message. The changelog looks like this:

Included features are:

• Free for all to enjoy
• Supports Window 2000 & XP
• Uses dedicated software audio device (included) for compatibility with all sound cards and USB phone devices
• Simple installation
• Straight forward configuration
• User Interface Localization – currently supported 24 languages
• User configurable text & voice greeting messages
• User configurable global answering mode: Enable or Disable
• User configurable answering On or Off for Skype™’s online mode
• User configurable delay before answering incoming calls
• User configurable voice message recording duration anywhere between 0 and 10 hours!!
• Option for a separate set of configurations for non-buddy callers
• Notification of operational status using changing icons in the system tray
• Recorded voice message information:
  • Caller Name, ID and Skype™ Online Status
  • Time of Call
  • Duration
  • Icon indicating if the message is new or has been heard
• Mute control of speakers while incoming call is answered
• NEW: User can “Force Answering of Call” by SAM while incoming call is ringing
• NEW: User can “Take Control over Call” from SAM while voice greeting is played or during recording the callers voice message
  Note: This feature is inconceivable in Skype’s VM architecture !!!
• ‘Play all New Message’ with the hit of one button when you return to computer
• Run multiple instance of SAM under different Windows users

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