uClibc binaries of g729 codecs for Asterisk can be found here
http://asterisk.hosting.lv/
Kiryushka
>
> I understand that I am only required to use a g29a codec, only if I am
> transcoding. But I am trying to use files like the meeting rooms, and I am
> not entirely certain, how to use G729a codec specific meeting room prompts or
> comedian-mail prompts; to avoid transcoding.
>
>
>
> Clara
>
>
>
> ________________________________
>
> From: John Novack [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Thursday, 23 October 2008 1:02 AM
> To: AstLinux Users Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Astlinux-users] G729a Codec
>
>
>
> It seems all that can be done is everyone to beat up on Digium to get them to
> compile the alternate version.
> As Asterisk popularity has grown, Digium has been more and more resistant to
> do certain things.
> If the crowd noise is great enough, perhaps then they may listen.
>
> John Novack
>
>
> Guy Neale wrote:
>
> This is a very frustrating issue, I've payed for an Asterisk G729a codec
> license and deployed the associated g729 executable which Digium supplied for
> use with an Asterisk 1.2 uClibc system. I've now upgraded to Asterisk 1.4
> just to find out that Digium have not complied an executable for use with
> Asterisk 1.4. (not to provide an upgrade path is pretty poor)
>
> Try googling "For those of you who want to test g729a" and folow your nose,
> just remember g729a is a non- free codec and you need to look at the
> associated legalities before using an alternate g729 codec (be warned, may be
> illegal in your country if you don't pay the associated royalty fee)
>
> ________________________________________
> From: Clara Chan [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Wednesday, 22 October 2008 10:08 AM
> To: AstLinux Users Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Astlinux-users] G729a Codec
>
> Oh... sorry.
>
> I read more into it after sending the email. Thanks for the clear picture.
>
> Cheers,
> Clara
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Philip Prindeville [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Wednesday, 22 October 2008 9:42 AM
> To: AstLinux Users Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Astlinux-users] G729a Codec
>
> You don't understand: it's not compatible with Astlinux (which uses
> uClibc) because it was built to run in a glibc environment.
>
> If it worked at all, it would be against huge odds and then only by
> fortunate accident.
>
> -Philip
>
>
> Clara Chan wrote:
>
>
> Thanks, Philip,
>
> Ok. Hmm... is there anything I can do, to install the G729 codec without
> having to compile it from scratch??
>
> Can I simply copy the license across, without having to "register" it on
> the box? Would that solve my problem?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Philip Prindeville [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Wednesday, 22 October 2008 8:37 AM
> To: AstLinux Users Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Astlinux-users] G729a Codec
>
> It's a known issue with it not being compiled against uClibc.
>
> Maybe Kris should put that into the FAQ? (hint, hint...)
>
>
> Clara Chan wrote:
>
>
>
> Hi, all,
>
> Has anybody else tried to register the G729a Codec from Digium??
>
> Asterisk seems to "break" after registering the codec.
>
> Cheers
>
> Clara
>
>
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