[asterisk-users] Why does everyone seem to dislike *now?

[Jim Canfield]

   Greetings,

   Last week I began researching Asterisk for the first time. I did what most
   noobs would do; downloaded an image that seemed simple and straightforward
   and had some credibility (*now).  I also downloaded the TFOT version 1 as
   a guide.

   As questions arose, I tossed a few out in #asterisckNOW channel..and found
   it to be a ghost town.  Only later did i start to ask a few quesions in
   #asterisk...my biggest mistake was mentioning *now and I was quickly
   marked as the GUI idiot.  Not entirely untrue at this point but not
   helpful for someone who is getting started.

   Here are my first impressions:

     * The Devs have spent a LOT of time on *now and seem to be doing a
       fantastic job.
     * *now is not just a GUI...it's a complete base/reference system - I
       like that the MOST.
     * *now is a great starting point for someone new (Me).
     * *now needs documentation!  I know it's in beta, but having links to a
       down site, is not cool. (Sign me up for help if needed).
     * *now could be more geared for use as a universal tool.  The default
       contexts and files were quickly replaced with more standard configs.
     * *now could be very helpful in tracking issues with links to "Report a
       problem" or search the WIKI from the app.

   I understand the tendency to love the CLI, but I honestly think there a
   place for a GUI in Asterisk. How many of us still use the mysql CLI? I
   can't expect my helpdesk guy to know emacs or vi just to add a user.

   Curiously,

   jc
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