User: Olie

B&O makes such a thing

On: How Do I Filter Phone Calls on a Land Line?

It's called Beotalk 1200 and is a quite expensive answering machine. Take a look here:

The silent answer function lets BeoTalk 1200 answer incoming calls without the telephone having to ring. Up to 10 numbers can be selected that by-pass the silent answer function.

Never give in

On: When Would You Accept DRM?

The current message at the bottom of the Slashdot screen does seem appropriate:

"Never give in. Never give in. Never. Never. Never." -- Winston Churchill