Software based answering machine

[captlid]

Hi, got a winxp pro service pak 2 PC with a phone/fax modem installed in it and a regular phone hooked up to it.

Two questions?
Is there any software out there [preferably free] that functions as an answering machine for a landline? [It doesn't appear that XP has that feature?]
And if yes,
Is any other hardware besides the good old dial up modem needed to have a software based answering machine?

Note: I rarely run the builtin fax software [it does work though both incoming and outgoing] and have cable internet service so I am not worried about any conflicts with dsl type setups.

I am running out of plugs to hook up more electronics in this apartment.

 

[hang-the-9]

If I remember correctly from way back, I had a modem that came with software that acted like an answering machine. Have you done a web search for this?

 

[captlid]

The modem is an intel 537ep voice modem. It doesn't come with anything but the basic drivers.

 

[hang-the-9]

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=software+answering+machine&aq=1&aqi=g6g-m4&aql=&oq=software+answ&gs_rfai=Ca94AzhyiTJ2wA5G6hASgjIE4AAAAqgQFT9BL5hA

Something in there should suit you.