Originally Posted by
eeprofessional
I am a bit leery about MJ. Don't see this as a sub to landlines. at best this is a second line. If the power fails, MJ is screwed. On top of this, MJ is tagged to a computer with an internet connection.
My MJ works well enough to be my primary phone, except that directory assistance isn't particularly good. As for power, all my phones are wireless, so I'd be screwed if the power failed anyway. I keep my MJ and the computer that it's on on a UPS, so power failures aren't as much of a concern.
I seriously don't want to leave my PC/laptop turned on 24/7 so I can use my phone.
I have a thin client for this purpose. It uses about 30 watts (and does a lot of other things in addition to being an MJ server).
You don't have to give up your traditional land line. I will, however, be cutting it down to the minimum service as I do virtually all my calling on the MJ.