A real softswitch uses TDM (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time-division_multiplexing) and Asterisk uses a psuedo TDM driver (zapata).
Anthony Tzafrir Cohen wrote: > On Wed, Sep 19, 2007 at 11:15:25AM -0400, Alex Balashov wrote: > >> Asterisk is a PBX. A softswitch is more or less a fully featured >> telephone switch, usually one that is extensively application-driven >> (more so than traditional big-iron switches) and multiprotocol. >> > > Hmmm, Still describes Asterisk. > > >> A >> softswitch implements full PSTN interconnection and Class 5 end-user >> features, among other things. >> > > Sounds like both you and bkw know what the difference is but don't > really know how to explain it... > > -- Thank you and have a wonderful day, Anthony Francis Rockynet VOIP (303) 444-7052 opt 2 [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ Sign up now for AstriCon 2007! September 25-28th. http://www.astricon.net/ --Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com-- asterisk-users mailing list To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
