An Asterisk MeetMe conference sounds like the ideal sort of scenario for you, allowing people to join in or drop off during a session as they please.
N. li...@mgreg.com wrote: > Hi All, > > As is obvious by my joining the list, I'm interested in learning more > about Asterisk. I have downloaded the PDF manual (for version 1.4) > and am beginning to go through it. What I'm looking for in the > short-term, however, is a more concise reference for common Asterisk > configurations and setups. > > I currently have a non-profit client to which I am donating work. > They are looking to allow callers to listen in to public speaking > sessions. They currently have a single phone line with call waiting > and are using an archaic one-person switch to then allow folks to > call-chain via 3-way calling. What they want is basically a > "switchboard" that allows multiple people (5 to 10) to call in at a > time of their choosing and begin listening to the "in-progress" session. > > My first question would be: Is Asterisk the proper tool for this job > (or is there something else you'd recommend)? A follow-up question > would be: What kind of cost is involved in a small setup of this nature? > > Your input is much appreciated. > > Best, > > Michael > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > -- Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com -- > > AstriCon 2009 - October 13 - 15 Phoenix, Arizona > Register Now: http://www.astricon.net > > asterisk-users mailing list > To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: > http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users _______________________________________________ -- Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com -- AstriCon 2009 - October 13 - 15 Phoenix, Arizona Register Now: http://www.astricon.net asterisk-users mailing list To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users