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easy newbie question about Voip, faxing, video conf, etc

ok. i am a newbie to Voice over Ip, video conferencing, faxing from my pc, etc. Sorry, just to warn everyone in advance, this is a multi-part question.  I have one phone line in the house this is how it is running now:

------------->splitter-------->phone
                       |
                       |
                   splitter-------->DSL
                       |
                       |
                  PC modem------>all-in-one printer/fax

I have netmeeting, hotfax, a logitech webcam with integrated microphone (USB), and speakers

1) how can i place a call to an outside phone and communicate through my pc mic and speakers
2) will hotfax fax documents in this config
3) is IP telephony from a pc to phone line (or another pc) free or do i need a service provider.
4) Also, do i need some sort of virtual phone app to communicate over my pc to a phone line

 
 
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thanks for the help. just one more dumb question, can i use my webcam mic (usb) to talk to people who are using a phone.
You *might* be able to do that.  It really depends on how the PC sees the mic on the webcam.

I know that X-Lite works with USB headsets, so it should be much the same way.  Only way to find out is to try it though :)
Hi - glad I could help :-)