1. A system for recording a conversation, the system comprising: a first communication terminal; a second communication terminal in communication with the first communication terminal via a communication link; a recording device in communication with the communication link via a recording communication link such that the recording device can record a conversation between the first communication terminal and the second communication terminal; and a file storage medium in communication with the recording device for storing a plurality of recorded conversations, wherein the recording device receives an initiate recording request from the first communication terminal, provides a recording start notification to the second communication terminal, and records the conversation.