[Asterisk-Users] Command line

[snacktime]

>
> I was wondering if you can use Asterisk from the command line to make it
> make an outgoing call and issue other commands whilst it's in the call?
>
> Sort of like when you use Minicom with a modem connected to a serial port
> and send it AT commands.

I would suggest call files or the manager api, depending on what you
are trying to do.  Call files are probably easier to work with for
quick and dirty jobs.  Using the manager api lets you make the call
and monitor it also from a separate program otuside of asterisk.

Chris