Just to add to your Post Igodit, the functionality offered by Asterisk is extended way beyond just telephony. Because it runs on Linux you can incorporate Asterisk with any Application running on linux using scripting.
A good starting Point for those who would like to get started with Asterisk is Asterisk@Home http://asteriskathome.sourceforge.net/
The Asterisk@Home project enables the home user to quickly set up a VOIP Asterisk PBX. A web GUI makes configuration and operation easy. We also provide an xPL (home automation) interface for easy interaction with other devices in the home.
Asterisk@Home make getting started simple and straight forward. Download the ISO read the Asterisk@Home Handbook and you should have a fully functional PBX system running in a couple hours. Asterisk@Home installs CentOS a Redhat Enterprise comparable distro with necessary services such as Mysql, Apache, PHP, Webmail etc.
This is the way of the future people at least give it a look.
Asterisk -- Taking calls in under an Hour!
Last edited by tech_guru; Oct 21, 2005 at 11:21 AM.
I dont need to know everything, I just need to know where to find the answer...Einstein
Omar O Thompson (CISA, CCSP, CCDA, CCNA, NCDS(CS1000), LPIC-1, Linux+)