[asterisk-users] Installing Asterisk

[John Novack]

Dan Journo wrote:
>
> - on which linux flavour i should start the installation of asterisk 
> (CentOs,Fedora,Ubuntu)
> right now i am using ubuntu 8.04lts
>
> I use Centos 5.3
>
CentOS 5.3 works well, though this is somewhat of a religious argument

If you are familiar with Ubadoobie, then why not use it?

I was never successful with an earlier version, but that is me.

fedora seems to have a short life, and many don't consider it a wise choice.


> - What are the essential packages.
>
> The book explains which packages you need to get a basic Asterisk up 
> and running.
>
there are also several good web sites that tick off all the packages needed
Google can help with this
>
>
> - whats is PRI, BRI interfaces
>
> These are used if you want to connect Asterisk to normal standard 
> phone lines. If you are just using SIP and making internet calls, you 
> don’t need these. You can call to and from standard phone lines if you 
> get a SIP provider.
>
> Take a look at this website. It has quite a good list of providers:-
>
> http://www.voip-info.org/wiki/view/DID+Service+Providers
>
>
> - what is asterisk now
>
> It is an installation DVD containing all of the basic options needed 
> to run asterisk. If you use it, then you wont need to go through most 
> of the configuration that the book discusses.
>
> I preferred to use the book, because then i know a bit more about what 
> is happening.
>
I agree, though depending on your goal, it may be the best choice.

If one wants to get up and running quickly, and is willing to have a 
tougher time when something doesn't work correctly, and is willing use 
the defaults, then it may be the better choice.
If, however, one wants a learning experience, takes notes, and follow 
the now somewhat outdated TFOT book, then go the install from scratch route.

Best of luck

John Novack

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> *Subject:* [asterisk-users] Installing Asterisk
>
> hi ,
>
> i have started reading asterisk book need your guidance.friend as i am 
> newbie in asterisk so plz plz forgive me if i ask stupid questions.
>
>
> *Installing Asterisk*
>
> - on which linux flavour i should start the installation of asterisk 
> (CentOs,Fedora,Ubuntu)
> right now i am using ubuntu 8.04lts
>
> - What are the essential packages.
>
> - whats is PRI, BRI interfaces
>
> - what is asterisk now
>
> Regards,
>
> Pawan
>
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