Line in use?

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Hi,

mgetty is locking the line, if it's active, so you (normally) cannot interrupt the
connection. You can adjust the path (and style ?) of the lock-file
(read the documentation).
So if you want to know, if mgetty is using the line, check the lock-file

Roland




"xy3@email.com" wrote:

> Hi,
>
> Is there any way to tell when v/mgetty is using the phone line (from the point
> at which the phone is ringing, to the end point at which it hangs up after a fax
> or voice call?)

> I have many workstations that I'd like to notify when the line is in use (so
> they don't interrupt current connections).  Is there a signal file somewhere
> that would let me know when the line is in use, and when it is free to use?
>
> I was thinking about using cnd-program and fax_notify/voice notify scripts, but
> those only run on successful new faxes/voice messages.  When the log indicates a
> 'waiting...' I think this is the only point at which the line will be free to
> use. Is this true?  Is there any reliable way to know when the line is in use
> and when it is free to use?
>
> - john
>
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