Thanks for the help! :)


Mensahe ni Lito Lampitoc...
> Pre,
>
> if you want to have just a simple answering machine, then use vgetty.
> But it looks like you really want a PABX, for that purpose, Asterisk is
> the only open source application I know, check if your old PABX is
> supported. "Asterisk not only supports traditional phone equipment, it
> enhances them with additional capabilities."
>
> You'll be needing an API around your PABX to make it work.
>
> Regards,
>
> Lito
>
> On Tue, 2003-10-28 at 12:40, Jopoy C. Solano wrote:
>> Mensahe ni Lito Lampitoc...
>> > Hi Jopoy,
>> >
>> > There is an open source PABX/VOIP application developed by Digium,
>> it's called Asterisk, more on http://www.asterisk.org. I think you
>> have to buy the hardware, like an FXO or an FXS.
>> >
>>
>> Lito,
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> I'm trying to avoid buying "new hardware" as much as possible :) Have
>> you come accross a software that can make-do with an ordinary 56K
>> modem?
>>
>> I saw some programs in freshmeat and in sourceforge that has answering
>> machine, autodialing, and voice announcement features. I'm still
>> looking for a program wherein the caller is allowed to dial the local
>> number without the need of an operator.
>>
>> The idea is to provide the caller with a voice menu where he can
>> choose if he wants to dial the local number right away or wait for an
>> operator to answer. If the former is chosen, the caller can then dial
>> the local number immediately. The program will capture the generated
>> tone and use it to mimic steps 3) and 4) as mentioned below.
>>
>> Thanks ulit! :)
>>
>> 'jopoy
>>
>>
>>
>> > On Tue, 2003-10-28 at 11:06, Jopoy C. Solano wrote:
>> >> Hi! Are there any available open source software that is suitable
>> for the ff. situation?
>> >>
>> >> We have an old PABX system that has no answering machine. The
>> incoming lines are not capable of trunk hunting.
>> >>
>> >> Incoming calls are handled in the ff. manner:
>> >>
>> >> 1) Every time an incoming call is received, it is answered by an
>> operator. 2) The operator then asks the caller what local
>> >> office/number he wants to connect to.
>> >> 3) After getting info from the caller, the operator then hits the
>> "flash" button and dials the local number.
>> >> 4) When a local number has been successfully contacted, the
>> operator hangs the phone and the caller is automatically
>> transferred to local office.
>> >>
>> >> In the meantime, I'll try my luck with sourceforge and freshmeat.
>> >>
>> >> I hope someone can help me :)
>> >> Thanks!
>> >>
>> >> 'jopoy
>> >>
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