[Asterisk-Users] what phones support this when running with asterisk

[Tim Litwiller]

John Novack wrote:

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> Tim Litwiller wrote:
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>> I've been using * at home at my house for while and like it but for 
>> work I didn't know the answers to these questions.
>>
>> But now my new employer is wanting to upgrade a very old phone system 
>> and wants to make sure our new system has some features
>> I've talked to him about using asterisk and he put this on the 
>> "required"  options list.
>>
>> a button with a  light for each incoming physical line and a button 
>> and light for each user and the ability to transfer a call by 
>> pressing hold and then that users button.
>>
> Better look into other systems.
> Asterisk and SIP can't yet handle this  COMMON requirement.
> See other postings regarding this very subject.
> Asterisk is not yet " ready for prime time " in this arena.
> Asterisk IS NOT a Hybrid key/pbx, which is what you really are asking for
> Users want buttons and lights, access and status of lines, and most 
> want handsfree intercom as well.
> Many good and affordable choices, depending on your country, number of 
> lines and  number of stations.
> For small requirements, under 12 lines and 32 stations, Panasonic,  
> and NEC  have affordable systems available in the US through supply 
> houses, or at higher cost off of eBay , new.
>
> If you are replacing an existing wired system, you may even be able to 
> install yourself
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>> and on the "wants but not required" list
>> a way for each user to automatically have a call log and tapi (click 
>> to dial) on windows xp desktops
>> a way to push a record button on the phone to record on demand.
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> Check your laws on recording. In the US this varies from state to 
> state, and could result in a serious problem.
>
We have - it is legal in Kansas - You don't even have to tell the other 
party. But we would tell the customer that we are recording thier phone 
order for accuracy.

> John Novack
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