[asterisk-users] DAHDI - better to have card?

[Boehm, Matthew]

> Boehm, Matthew wrote:
> 
> > MeetMe requires an external timing source. Right now, using the
dummy
> > driver. Is it possible to use the card solely for timing purposes?
> Any
> > benefit to doing so? Or should I just sell the cards?
> 
> DAHDI 2.2.0 provides timing without using the dummy driver and without
> needing any cards. You can use a card for timing, but you'd need to
> hook
> up a crossover cable between two of the ports to get them out of red
> alarm status... but it's really not necessary any longer.

So you say I don't "need" a card for timing, but will having the card,
strictly for timing purposes, help at all with the quality of the
conferences or help if a conference reaches 50+ people?

Thanks,
Matthew