Re: [asterisk-users] Installing asterisk on a server vs appliance(e.g digium mypbx)

2011-12-14 Thread Gilles
On Thu, 1 Dec 2011 14:09:29 +0300, James Mutuku listmut...@gmail.com wrote: I have worked with bare asterisk + freepbx before. the mypbx was just an example but my reference to appliances as a whole. The appliances seem to have lower entry costs. Appliances have less RAM + storage, so you'll

Re: [asterisk-users] Installing asterisk on a server vs appliance(e.g digium mypbx)

2011-12-01 Thread James Mutuku
Thanks for Carlos for the response, I have worked with bare asterisk + freepbx before. the mypbx was just an example but my reference to appliances as a whole. The appliances seem to have lower entry costs. On 12/1/11, Carlos Alvarez car...@televolve.com wrote: At the most basic level,

[asterisk-users] Installing asterisk on a server vs appliance(e.g digium mypbx)

2011-11-30 Thread James Mutuku
Hi, I am looking into advising a client on the pro's and cons of using Installing asterisk on a server vs appliance(e.g digium mypbx). the appliance seems cheaper initially. From experience, what would be pro and cons for either option? -- Best Regards, James Mutuku Ndeti Agile Systems

Re: [asterisk-users] Installing asterisk on a server vs appliance(e.g digium mypbx)

2011-11-30 Thread Carlos Alvarez
At the most basic level, typically an appliance will have a GUI and be geared towards non-tech installation. Loading bare Asterisk on a server is very different. Do you want a GUI or bare Asterisk? BTW, the MyPBX product is not a Digium product, it's from an oriental company named Yeastar. My