>We do both. Dialling a number is inputting it, while ringing a number is actually making contact. At least that's the best answer I can come up with after a long dark teatime of the soul wondering about it.

I agree. We tend to dial the number so that we can ring/call or phone someone.

Bingley, judging by your last post I am wondering if you should get out more . I think you are definitely an "addict" in the making.