[Asterisk-Users] Is asterisks the best for a simple DTMF response system?

[Bob Klepfer]

Bryce Nesbitt (mailing list account) wrote:

> I received a recommendation to check out Asterisk, as a platform to host
> a simple DTMF response system, something like:
>
>    Setup up VoIP endpoint on Linux/FreeBSD system
>    Answer incoming VoIP phone calls
>    User enters 100#, perl script plays back "foo"
>    User enters 101#, perl script plays back "fum"
>    User enters 102#, perl script looks up something in
>       database, converts to text with festival, speaks it.
>
100, 101 are built in, no perl needed, 102 may require a short script.

> How would one get started, using Asterisks on this project, 

Read. http://www.voip-info.org/wiki-Asterisk   Also the config files 
that come with it.  It takes some study time to absorb.
Or hire a consultant.

> and is Asterisks the best option?

It's an excellent option, though pretty underutilized for your application.

> Is it really good enough for a high volume (though sub carrier-grade) 
> solution?

Yes