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From: Jeff Betts <cpc@onramp.net>
Newsgroups: comp.unix.bsd.freebsd.misc
Subject: Re: Digital Pager
Date: Sat, 19 Jul 1997 22:43:03 -0500
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Patrick Sonnek wrote:
> 
> I am looking for a program, or a simple script, that I can invoke, that
> will dialout using one of my modems, and send a message to my DIGITAL
> pager.  I do not need, nor do I want a full blown fax package.  I just want
> a simple program that can dial my pager when things are not working
> properly.

I use kermit and a script to do this very thing and it works great. 
Kermit scripting is easy, so take a look at it.  I can send you my
script if you want, but you'll have to customize it for your pager,
port, etc, so you'll still need to understand the kermit scripting.

Jeff

jbetts@netpath.com