If you really want to go that route, you should also look at AstLinux and install it on an HP thin client such as a 5720. No Hard Drive spinning, and something like 30 watts. No fan either. All the asterisk files can be edited either through SSH or a web interface.
I have a bunch out working for a private VOIP network of telephone collectors. Many also integrate PSTN lines through various means 5720's can be had on eBay for a LOT less money John Novack linux guy wrote:
Great discussion, all of it. Thanks, people. How much power does the home asterisk box need ? I'm using Asus Eee Box (1012Ps) as Myth front ends in another project. About $280 with 320 Gb hard drive and 2 GB RAM. Atom 510 processor. Built in Wifi. Nearly silent. Runs F15 nicely. Would one of them suffice ? FWIW, I'm typing this email on one now because my main system is down. It looks like I am going to need an ATA for the fax machines. Two. My wife informed me yesterday she wants her own in her office. VOIP handles fax machines, right ? I'm wondering what phones everyone is using. Should I stick with analog wireless handsets or are there some good SIP wireless phones out there that I don't know about ??? Thanks. -- _____________________________________________________________________ -- Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com -- New to Asterisk? Join us for a live introductory webinar every Thurs: http://www.asterisk.org/hello asterisk-users mailing list To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
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