First, thanks for the responses.
Now, I will continue on with my computer illiteracy: I ran a DSL hard line to the garage. This is different from a phone line, as far as I can tell. Is there a splitter that will send the DSL line to the computer, and the phone line to the phone? (maybe a trip to Radio Shack?) Or do I need to actually tap into the line?
BTW, I'm not into gaming (the last game I spent any time on was Asteroids), and I barely know what an MP3 player is. All I'm looking for is a decent phone line.
Thanks again,
Jim