Re: [google-appengine] Re: SMSLib With Google App Engine

2011-07-12 Thread Rohit Bhat
Thanks for the replies. I would want a free application preferably. That's the reason I chose SMSLib. Now although I can send and receive SMSes and perform other functions from my own laptop, the only hindrance is how to integrate it with GAE. So from what I gather, the suggestion by Gubbi

Re: [google-appengine] Re: SMSLib With Google App Engine

2011-07-12 Thread Rob Coops
You do realize that this means your site will only work as long as your laptop is switched on and in reach of a cell tower so it can sent the SMS? Anyway, I remember several years ago working with a SMS module connected to a linux machine, what we did (as the http server ran on a different

Re: [google-appengine] Re: SMSLib With Google App Engine

2011-07-12 Thread Rohit Bhat
I'm basically doing this for a project, but I can make use of a dedicated server if need be. The email method is indeed nice and pretty much solves the problem of the GSM module being on a different server. I'll just consult with my other team mates and decide the best option. Thanks for the

Re: [google-appengine] Re: SMSLib With Google App Engine

2011-07-12 Thread Nickolas Daskalou
You could use a Pull Queue instead of an email sending/polling system: http://code.google.com/appengine/docs/python/taskqueue/overview-pull.html Nick On 13 July 2011 01:13, Rohit Bhat smashingro...@gmail.com wrote: I'm basically doing this for a project, but I can make use of a dedicated

[google-appengine] Re: SMSLib With Google App Engine

2011-07-11 Thread JH
I think it would be hard to use production GAE + gsm modem on your local laptop to send SMS. I'd recommend twilio.com or tropo.com for sending SMS. On Jul 11, 11:15 am, Vinuth Madinur vinuth.madi...@gmail.com wrote: You can perhaps use Channel API or XMPP. Listen on a unique channel on your

[google-appengine] Re: SMSLib With Google App Engine

2011-07-11 Thread Kyle Finley
Another solution would be to use SMS gateways http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_SMS_gateways -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Google App Engine group. To view this discussion on the web visit

Re: [google-appengine] Re: SMSLib With Google App Engine

2011-07-11 Thread Vinuth Madinur
SMS gateways and solutions like twilio and tropo are good solutions in US. But not stable or economical for other countries, especially India. In India, perhaps he can check out txtweb, exotel or smsgupshup On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 11:33 PM, Kyle Finley kylefin...@gmail.com wrote: Another