[asterisk-users] Small PC to build and run Asterisk

[Jeff LaCoursiere]

On Wed, 16 Jun 2010, Randy R wrote:

> On Wed, Jun 16, 2010 at 3:46 AM, Michael Graves <mgraves at mstvp.com> wrote:
>> Some distro's, like Askozia and Astlinux, have been specifically
>> engineered around running from flash media. This basic form of
>> operation has been well proven in projects like monowall and pfsense.
>
> I think you hit the essence of the argument for using these embedded
> systems, Michael. And we both know from experience and through knowing
> the people involved that they're both excellent choices!
>
> I am now considering using an about-to-be-retired Mac Mini. I'm pretty
> sure it can be done. How well it might work is another story. I'm
> pretty much giving up on Skype for Asterisk (and Skype for SIP) now
> that I realize that they'll be charging a monthly fee that is
> disproportionately high compared to my need to let Skype users call
> us. We'll know the pricing in Q4 of 2010, but it looks to be about
> $15/month for one user. $5 for the channel and $10 for Skype Manager.
> Maybe something for each name, too?
>

I may have missed this part of the thread, but why giving up on SfA?  I 
was just getting ready to start playing with that myself.

Thanks,

j