Re: SMSD 24/7 application

[Martin White]

> Hi All,
>
>    I am putting together a system that both sends and receives texts
> on a 24/7 basis. would smsd be a suitable platform for this or are
> there any known problems with longterm stability etc...

SMSD has been running here for probably over a year (I lose track on how 
long exactly). Not had any problems so far.

>    Also another thing I am worried about is how a phone stands up
> to being plugged in on a long term basis, has anybody had any
> experiences of phones giving up after being plugged in for a number

Had a Nokia 3510i plugged in and switched on 24x7 for over a year as well. 
No issues so far.

> of weeks/months... If this is the case would I be better opting for a
> gsm modem? and if so does smsd support these?

>    My system would only be sending and receiving at most 10 to
> 20 texts per day so I don't see load being a problem but it does need
> to be always on.

My system probably sends between 20 and 100 texts a day, so SMSD should be 
able to handle your anticipated throughput without issue.

> Any input appreciated,
>
> Many Thanks,
> Derek.

Regards,
   Martin