cambler@polyslo.CalPoly.EDU (Fubar's Carbonated Hormones) (01/21/91)
This is realy starting to bug me. I have a data line that I use for calling into the University computer from home to do my work. I've given the number to some people, telling them that if my voice line is busy, try this number, if I'm not on the computer, I'll answer it. Apparently, some people who have needed to get in touch with me have used an "operator emergency break" to break onto the data line. Result: carrier lost, phone rings. I have talked to an operator supervisor, and she said that she's sorry, but a lot of the newer operators can't tell that it's a data call, so when they try to break in and ask if I'll release the line, they break the connection, and then, realizing that the line is now clear, ring through. HIGHLY ANNOYING! Is there any way to have my number permenantly barred from breakthroughs? (And yes, I know that this service is only supposed to be used in a real emergency, but I don't want to prosecute anyone for doing this, I just want to stop it). Christopher(); --- cambler@polyslo.calpoly.edu --- chris@erotica.fubarsys.com FSUUCP Mailing list: fsuucp@polyslo.calpoly.edu Requests to: fsuucp-request@polyslo.calpoly.edu [Moderator's Note: If you are served by one of the newer ESS offices, then your line can be fixed to disallow operator intercepts, out of order / busy verifications, etc. But you don't really want that. Instead, have the number on your second line changed to something non-pub, and have it hunted when the first line is busy. That way the busy first line will automatically forward a second call to the other line if it is not busy with a data call. And chances are, someone will ask you 'what is the new number for your second line ... I tried the one you gave me and it was disconnected.' ... you'll find out who was doing the emergency interupts on you in the process. PAT]