Yes Matthew: This is true. My first Asterisk install was on a P3-500, on 256 megs of RAM. You can pick up a refurb P4 - 1.7 Ghz with 512 megs of ram for under $200 these days, and a with $200 more, a brand new dual core/x2 PC as you have said.
However the true purpose of these embedded devices is the flexibility of a "small" size, portability, low power consumption, and the ability to install these at elevators, or making other voice enabled gadgets for vehicles, wheel chairs, remote sites and so on. I can think of a dozen different applications where these could be used - and the advantage of no moving parts and flash storage has tremendous advantages. So yes, depending on the situation, the low cost PC and also the embedded solution ... both has its place. Cheers! Reza. ----- Original Message ----- From: Matthew Mackes To: 'TAUG' Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2007 11:10 PM Subject: Re: [on-asterisk] AstLinux on production Sorry- "Embedded" Hi Everyone, Embetted devices are cool to play with, however, with PC hardware so inexpensive, A small form factor PC, with an IDE-to_Flash adapter and RPath Pound Key Linux would be a better, easier, Higher Density Solution. PIII machines are available for less then $150, or for $300 you can pick up a brand new low end dell P4. With a PIII or P4 you could handle quite a few more calls, with trans coding then with an embedded machine. Just my two cents. Matt Jim Van Meggelen wrote: This is a really reliable platform on which to run Asterisk, but do not put one into production without planning some lab time - this is a very different beast from any Asterisk you have seen before. Also, this is strictly a low-density solution. Highly recommended, but wear your thinking cap, and be prepared to learn a few new tricks. Jim -----Original Message----- From: Reza - Asterisk Enthusiast [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: October 26, 2007 8:20 PM To: TAUG Subject: [on-asterisk] AstLinux on production Has anyone here in the TAUG group run AstLinux in a production environment? Like to hear from you, the obstacles & success that you have had. Thanks! Reza. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.11/1093 - Release Date: 25/10/2007 5:38 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.11/1093 - Release Date: 25/10/2007 5:38 PM --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Matthew Mackes Network Administrator [EMAIL PROTECTED] Delta Sonic Car Wash Systems, Corporate Headquarters Buffalo, New York ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
