[Asterisk-biz] Calling card consultant

[Lubomir Christov]

Hello Jeremy,

I can't understand your fear from RADIUS - you have already posted too 
many emails regarding the RADIUS protocol support.
RADIUS protocol is just a routine standard for writhing many different 
billing solutions for many ISPs and ITSPs.
I'll suggest you to make one simple thing, just google for "RADIUS 
billing system" - you will receive around 71,900 pages and you can see 
there how much are the VoIP RADIUS based billing solutions.

I don't think that one GPL application such as app_radius, can  "hinders 
the power of Asterisk" ... :)
It just extend the features and functionality of such a GOOD application 
as Asterisk PBX.
I have a suggestion: If you don't understand the advantages of RADIUS or 
you are thinking that RADIUS is too complicate or even a "evil protocol" 
... :) please just don't use it.

Best regards,
Lubo


Jeremy McNamara wrote:
> Lubomir Christov wrote:
> 
>> All this solution are build using the Asterisk module based 
>> architecture and RADIUS protocol. As you know RADIUS protocol is 
>> actually a standard for different billing solutions, not only VoIP.
> 
> 
> 
> RADIUS is an evil protocol for VoIP.  Don't let anyone fool you, it is 
> not required or even desired in a VoIP situation.
> 
> Modems and wireless devices, absolutely... VoIP, never.
> 
> app_radius hinders the power of Asterisk. Use what is already there and 
> write your own billing interface without the unnecessary complexity of 
> RADIUS, you will thank me later.
> 
> 
> Jeremy McNamara
> 
> 
> 
> 
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