[Asterisk-biz] Re: Best stable asterisk release for SOHO for 35 users

[Tom Rymes]

On Nov 1, 2005, at 4:30 PM, Greg Boehnlein wrote:

> On Tue, 1 Nov 2005, Paul wrote:
>
> Now.. would you like to argue the fact that more packages == more  
> security
> holes? Think of it this way: PBXware and Astlinux can coexist in  
> about 45
> megabytes of storage, running out of a Compact Flash and can be  
> loaded in
> less than 5 minutes by just about anyone. It is a purpose designed  
> system
> that is intentionally tight on footprint but doesn't sacrafice  
> features.
> It's rock solid, well tested and you get support from commercial  
> entities.

Yup, and it requires that you are, or someone you hire is, an  
Asterisk stud. It's a kick-ass solution, but it isn't necessarily  
right for everyone.

> Look.. I'm all in support of what the Asterisk At Home project is  
> doing,
> and I encourage it. I just have a problem with people reccomending  
> it to
> commercial users. Asterisk At Home is not something that I would even
> dream of deploying in a commercial environment (yet.. that may  
> change as
> it matures). Just because you CAN do something it doesn't make it the
> right decision.

With encouragement like this, who needs detractors? ;-)

Seriously, it sounds like AstLinux, etc works really well for you and  
is a perfect solution for your needs. However, keep in mind that  
everyone else's needs aren't the same as yours. AMP/A at H are far from  
perfect, but they work very, very well and they meet the needs of  
many small businesses.

Tom