[asterisk-users] Asterisk 1.6 dahdi only?

[Jeff LaCoursiere]

> Wilton Helm wrote:
>
> [snip]
>>
>> My conclusion after installing a worthless * demo (that actually does
>> allow two SIPs to talk to each other) is that Asterisk is not of any
>> value to anyone other than a person who makes a full time career out
>> of running Asterisk systems.  I've installed and maintained several
>> traditional PABXs and even wrote the control firmware (in 6502
>> assembly) for one, with sizes from 6 stations to 300 stations,
>> including things like DID.  It was kindergarten compared to Asterisk,
>> and primarily because of the huge information vacuum.

I'm impressed that you picked up 6502 assembly out of an even larger 
"vaccum" considering there was no 'net back then to help at all.  Did 
you install a PBX on an Atari?  :)

There is an immense amount of information about Asterisk and Linux in 
general on the net, and it just requires diligence, patience, and an open 
mind to find and utilize.  Even better, read the source if you have 
questions.  Lots of READMEs, comments, and other lists to help 
specifically with development.  It certainly helps to be Unix inclined, 
and if you have no interest in moving in that direction, you are probably 
better off with traditional systems.

j