Re: [asterisk-users] Maybe slightly OT but..

2011-10-10 Thread linux guy
On Mon, Oct 10, 2011 at 8:08 PM, Andres wrote: > I would recommend Acrobits.  Not free but only a few bucks.  It works fine > with ATT 3G. This begs the question... which is more expensive (and where)... making a regular cell call or making a SIP call over 3G ? -- __

Re: [asterisk-users] Asterisk server: Console or GUI OS ? Init level 3 or init level 5 ?

2011-09-12 Thread linux guy
On Mon, Sep 12, 2011 at 12:24 PM, Robert Huddleston wrote: > I personally would never install a GUI o/s… By doing so you always open > yourself up to more security concerns.. Packages / ports / etc. > > ** ** > > Course one might argue – “it’s behind a firewall”…. > > ** ** > > In my profe

[asterisk-users] Asterisk server: Console or GUI OS ? Init level 3 or init level 5 ?

2011-09-12 Thread linux guy
I'm about to start building my asterisk server and I can't seem to find anything that discusses the pros and cons of installing the OS (Fedora 15) as console only or GUI, ie install KDE as well. So, other than a bit of disk space, is there any reason why I shouldn't install KDE when I set it up ?

[asterisk-users] USB or Ethernet based FXO device ?

2011-08-27 Thread linux guy
I'm looking for an FXO device to connect to a POTS line that communicates via USB or Ethernet. Is there such a device ? Thanks ! -- _ -- Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com -- New to Asterisk? Join us

Re: [asterisk-users] Looking for ideas for nice **Asterisk** home phone system

2011-08-27 Thread linux guy
Great discussion, people. I'm ordering hardware today. -- _ -- Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com -- New to Asterisk? Join us for a live introductory webinar every Thurs: http://www.aste

Re: [asterisk-users] Good, inexpensive wireless VOIP handsets ?

2011-08-26 Thread linux guy
On Fri, Aug 26, 2011 at 12:55 PM, Ian Pilcher wrote: > On 08/26/2011 01:02 PM, linux guy wrote: > > I'm looking for 4 to 6 good, inexpensive VOIP handsets for my home > > asterisk system. > > I don't have any experience with them, but the Siemens Gigaset A580

Re: [asterisk-users] Good, inexpensive wireless VOIP handsets ?

2011-08-26 Thread linux guy
I like the idea of running multiple ATAs with a single base or handset on each line. Something like the Panasonic KX-TG4111B which sells for about $40 for a handset and base. PAP2s sell for about $50 or $25 per line. Total cost of $65 per handset. Comments on this approach ? -- ___

Re: [asterisk-users] Looking for ideas for nice **Asterisk** home phone system

2011-08-26 Thread linux guy
Do any of the DECT systems handle multiple incoming phone lines ? How do the DECT systems integrate with the voice mail services on an Asterisk system ? -- _ -- Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com -- Ne

Re: [asterisk-users] Good, inexpensive wireless VOIP handsets ?

2011-08-26 Thread linux guy
In our house, we need wireless. I have a Grandstream already. I am looking for something with a form factor more conventional than a cellphone. Maybe that is silly ? I see various unlocked large screen Android devices for ~$150. I was hoping to spend on the order of $50 per handset. I don't u

Re: [asterisk-users] Looking for ideas for nice **Asterisk** home phone system

2011-08-26 Thread linux guy
I was thinking of using a PAP2T-NA for the ATA to handle the fax. It appears to have a large number of fax specific settings. Can anyone comment on using this device with a fax ? -- _ -- Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http:

[asterisk-users] Good, inexpensive wireless VOIP handsets ?

2011-08-26 Thread linux guy
I'm looking for 4 to 6 good, inexpensive VOIP handsets for my home asterisk system. Any ideas ? Thanks ! LG -- _ -- Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com -- New to Asterisk? Join us for a live introduct

Re: [asterisk-users] Looking for ideas for nice **Asterisk** home phone system

2011-08-26 Thread linux guy
Great discussion, all of it. Thanks, people. How much power does the home asterisk box need ? I'm using Asus Eee Box (1012Ps) as Myth front ends in another project. About $280 with 320 Gb hard drive and 2 GB RAM. Atom 510 processor. Built in Wifi. Nearly silent. Runs F15 nicely. Would one o