[Asterisk-Users] a few question about asterisk

[Brent Franks]

> I am currently a new asterisk user I have worked with the old rolm systems
> in the past. I have been asked to look around and find out how to do a few
> things in asterisk, either in asterisk itself or with third party software.
> The features that I am looking for are:
> 
> 1. A good management application for setup and edit the .conf files for
> both the exten & voicemail. 

vi.  I'm not saying that sarcastically either.  You could also use a
program liek Webmin if you need to edit stuff with a web browser.

> 2. A receptionist software to transfer calls with (We have something we use
> with intertel that runs on windows that you just drag the call coming in to
> the exten its going to) is there a software for asterisk that can do this?

Take a look at the FOP.  Nic has done an excellent job.
http://www.asternic.org

> 3. Is there a way to cut off the voicemail light after it sends the message
> to your email account? The phones are Cisco 7960

I'm sure there is, I haven't tried it yet though.

- Brent