[Asterisk-Users] Linux & Asterisk

[Paul Hales]

Another option is to use one of the 'ready to go' asterisk cd's.

I haven't used them myself, but they might be good for someone starting out.

PaulH

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From: asterisk-users-bounces at lists.digium.com [mailto:asterisk-users-bounces at lists.digium.com] On Behalf Of Race Vanderdecken
Sent: Tuesday, 12 April 2005 2:25 AM
To: 'Asterisk Users Mailing List - Non-Commercial Discussion'
Subject: RE: [Asterisk-Users] Linux & Asterisk

As you are a new Linux and asterisk user you best path is to use a Linux Distribution that is easy to install and setup.

I have heard that Mandrake is very good, but for me I like Fedora 2/3 from Red hat. 

You will need an OS that has clear documentation in the form of books and a well supported user community that you are comfortable with.

That is the quick answer, the better answer is:

You need to first decide which software you want to run on your server, this will then tell you which hardware you should run one, motherboard, graphics card, and most importantly which LAN Ethernet card and which Telephone interface card.

The you need to know which Linux OS will support and has the drivers for all the equipment that you.

Step 1.
	Decide what features you need as to telephone connections to the box. ISDN, BRI, PRI, T1, SS7, FXS, FXO.

	2. Then find the software the will support your connection needs.

	3. Then find the OS that will allow both of these to connect together.

It is very important to have the drivers supported by the OS you are using. Ask or google for that sort of thing.

Race "The Tyrant" Vanderdecken

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From: asterisk-users-bounces at lists.digium.com
[mailto:asterisk-users-bounces at lists.digium.com] On Behalf Of Shaun Dwyer
Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2005 11:23 PM
To: Asterisk Users Mailing List - Non-Commercial Discussion
Cc: Asterisk Pbx
Subject: Re: [Asterisk-Users] Linux & Asterisk

Hi,

I think the correct answer to this question is whatever you are most comfortable with.
I also use Debian Sarge and find it to be great. I'm also a FreeBSD user.

Perhaps the best thing to do would be to install one distro and have a play and see if you like it.
If you don't, try something else until you find something you are comfortable with.

Cheers,
-Shaun

Matteo Brancaleoni wrote:

>Hi,
>Il giorno gio, 07-04-2005 alle 05:19 -0400, Asterisk Pbx ha scritto:
>  
>
>>I am thinking in implementing asterisk into my buisness. I heard all 
>>sorts of good things about it. The question im asking my self is what 
>>linux distribution is best to use? Do you know what distribution they 
>>use for their asterisk training?
>>    
>>
>
>Please search the ML.
>this question has been asked as many times as the number of the stars 
>in the sky
>
>mattei
>
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