I'm curious as to why using desktops as telephones is "bad"?
I understand it is unnecesary complication for a lot of non-technical users.
But I find I prefer using a desktop with a headset especially for longer
phone calls, it is more comfortable than holding a phone to your head
for ages.
Of course it's a matter for personal preferences but:
1. You can get phones with headsets too (e.g. ones which have a headset socket to attach to their handset), so this can't be a serious advantage for the computer.
2. You can get up and walk over somewhere else in the office to do other stuff while talking (e.g. check something in a cabinet, make a cup of tea).
3. You are not 100% bound to the computer in case you HAVE to take it down or it is otherwise not available while you want to make a call.
Personally - I shelled out 130AU$ for an ATA (A Sipura 3000, and I consider myself to be as cheap as you can find) just to be able to talk over an el-cheapo regular wireless phone using VoIP.
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