[Asterisk-Users] Asterisk book feedback

[John Biundo]

The book is a great *starting* point, IMHO.  If you've spent a 
considerable amount of time reading other sources, you probably won't 
find much new information in the book.  OTOH, you may find that its 
organized approach helps consolidate what you've read.  And if it clears 
up a couple of key concepts about dial plans, AGI, configuration, ZAP, 
or whatever, which you might be "fuzzy" about, it's probably worth the 
price.  In addition, the appendices are a useful reference guide.

Ross C wrote:
> Just curious what everyone (as in, the people that have read it or use it)
> thinks about the O'Reilly Asterisk book.  I'd really like to delve into the
> nitty gritty of Asterisk, but I'm getting kinda tired of swimming through
> forums and Google results.  I've been reading the wiki off and on for about
> a week now, but I'm wondering if a book would be the way to go to get a
> solid foundation.  My IT career for the past 10 years has been based off of
> learn-as-I-go methods, but I'd really like to learn asterisk the right way.
> I have a couple Asterisk servers up and running and in use, but they're very
> small systems (~10 extensions, connected to 3 or 4 pots lines).  I have some
> clients that want to use VOIP, but they're bigger businesses, and I'm not
> yet comfortable enough to roll out a bigger system.
> So if there are any other methods for learning Asterisk that I should
> consider, please do tell! 
> 
> Any opinions (on the book or otherwise) appreciated.  Thanks!
> 
> 
> -ross
> 
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