XPost: comp.os.linux.misc   
   From: bowman@montana.com   
      
   On Fri, 12 Dec 2025 21:11:22 +1100, Daniel70 wrote:   
      
   > So I brought one of those "Answer machine and Two handset" systems ....   
   > so now, if I get a call, I can let the Answer machine pick up the call   
   > and then, if it's a Real call, I can pick up the phone whilst 'they are   
   > leaving a message.   
   >   
   > If its a Robotcall, it/they usually hang up whilst my "I'm not here,   
   > leave a message" message is rattling off!Job done!   
      
   That works for me. It was humorous when I got a new machine and didn't   
   bother recording a message, leaving the generic female greeting that came   
   with it. The first time my ex called and got the machine "You've got a   
   live in?" she asked.   
      
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