[asterisk-users] [Zaptel] Why no port to Windos?

[Michael Graves]

On Sat, 15 Dec 2007 08:30:09 +0100, randulo wrote:

>It's funny, but though I think nothing of having a linux box as a pbx,
>on 24/7 for years, I can't imagine using windows this way. I think
>there's little or no market for this whereas if there were a fanless,
>diskless embedded solution for just under $200 that came configured
>with the account (IAX  or SIP and the proper provider) it would be a
>hit. For consumers, better to let them choose their own analog phone.
>For the teens, this adds their own line with unlimited dialing and
>international if needed.
>
>When appliances are down to this proce and they come pre-configured,
>plug it in, plug in a telephone and it works, that'll be the day this
>thing takes off. Even then, the market isn't huge. Maybe add in more
>intelligence in routing calls as an attraction.

You nailed it Randy!

When an Asterisk appliance and associated phones can compete with a
Panasonic KXTG-4000 (or similar) on terms including price, ease of use
& reliability....that's when Asterisk for every grandma, aunt, uncle &
counsins (who never finished high school) will be viable for the
broader home/residential market.

Michael
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