To get replies, I would suggest reading the "Asterisk for Dumb Me" guide or 
similar texts first.  Its a good overview of the capabilities. RTFM, you know.

http://dumbme.voipeye.com.au/aah/

I think that the X-Lite phone works the best but you have to get used to it.  
SJ-Phone is not bad. It all depends on your requirements.

Peter M.

> I am preparing to run an asterisk setup as an in house only configuration.
> 
> This system is not intended to access the internet at all, as I am on 
> dial-up.
> 
> If anyone can give me some suggestions as I go into configuring this, as 
> this is my first time configuration.
> 
> My intended use will be as follows
> 
> [asterisk box]
> 192.168.0.2 -----+---- 192.168.0.1 Administration box, and main line 
> (extension 1 & 2)
>                             |
>                            +---- 192.168.0.3 Extension 3 (Windows 98 or XP)
>                             |
>                            +---- 192.168.0.4 Extension 4 (future 
> expansion)(Windows 98 or XP)
>                             |
>                            +---- 192.168.0.5 Extension 5 (future 
> expansion)(Windows 98 or XP)
>                             |
>                            +---- 192.168.0.6 Extension 6 (future 
> expansion and possible same system as extension 5 )(Windows 98 or XP)
> 
> 
> When the asterisk box picks up the line, and after the queues I dictate 
> for it to jump through. I want to ring the extension requested, and if 
> no one is available, dump the caller to voice mail, which will be 
> emailed to the extension as an wav or mp3 file. Also with Fax as an 
> option, a fax should be emailed to a main account. (the main line)
> 
> Now, My main questions.
> 
> Is there a simple way to use the computers as a soft-phone?  Is there 
> suggested software to do this?  I gather each system(ip) will require a 
> headset.
> 
> Can you advise me on Open Source software that will enable me to use the 
> computers as a IP phone?
> 
> Also are there any plug-in's you would suggest that I make sure that I 
> build into asterisk?
> 
> Thomas
> 
> 
> 
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