THE TELEPHONE REVOLUTION

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March/April 1984
by Copthorne Macdonald 
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The telex system uses a different type of machine and transmission code than computers do. Larry and Alan tell us about "anything-to-anything" networks that have buiftin translation capability. The Freedom Network, for example, allows computer terminals and telex machines to "talk" to each other.

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It'd be hard not to notice how many new products are being offered to make your phone perform new tasks. Did you know that — in addition to the now-conventional phones that offer automatic and repeat dialing, cordless operation, and fancy enclosures to match any decor — there are telephones that screen incoming calls? A computerized voice asks the calling party for his or her access code, and a lighted display lets you know whether or not it's someone with whom you wish to talk. And if that approach is not all that appealing, another option is a device that permits you to put people on hold.

Would you like to have an electronic operator automatically divert your calls to another number? How about a setup that would allow you to control various appliances in your home while you're miles away? There's even a gadget that prohibits unauthorized longdistance calls from being made on your telephone.

These are just a few of the opportunities that are being opened up by the telephone revolution that began January 1, 1984. With the help of Phone Book, you should be able to make the best of them.

EDITOR'S NOTE: As we announced in the last issue of MOTHER, we'll no longer be printing New Directions Radio as a regular column. As you can see, though, Cop Macdonald has definitely not left the fold. You can expect to be seeing frequent features from Cop about the latest developments in communications. In the meantime, as Cop has said for the last 61 issues of this magazine, peace.

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