[olug] PC ringer for POTS phone

[Obi-Wan]

> You could use a Phidgets voltage sensor to look for a change in the  
> line voltage, or maybe a vibration sensor clipped to the phone, and  
> then use that to trigger a phidgets relay to engage the Tazer you will  
> install under your chair. Then you can be sure to never miss a call.

I like the neighboring chair idea.  Installed in my own chair, I think
I'd miss quite a few calls while I lay twitching on the floor.  Thankfully,
we don't have caller ID!  Dale could use a good jolt now and then, anyway.  :-)

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