On Sat, 15 Dec 2007 08:30:09 +0100, randulo wrote: >It's funny, but though I think nothing of having a linux box as a pbx, >on 24/7 for years, I can't imagine using windows this way. I think >there's little or no market for this whereas if there were a fanless, >diskless embedded solution for just under $200 that came configured >with the account (IAX or SIP and the proper provider) it would be a >hit. For consumers, better to let them choose their own analog phone. >For the teens, this adds their own line with unlimited dialing and >international if needed. > >When appliances are down to this proce and they come pre-configured, >plug it in, plug in a telephone and it works, that'll be the day this >thing takes off. Even then, the market isn't huge. Maybe add in more >intelligence in routing calls as an attraction.
You nailed it Randy! When an Asterisk appliance and associated phones can compete with a Panasonic KXTG-4000 (or similar) on terms including price, ease of use & reliability....that's when Asterisk for every grandma, aunt, uncle & counsins (who never finished high school) will be viable for the broader home/residential market. Michael -- Michael Graves mgraves<at>mstvp.com o713-861-4005 c713-201-1262 sip:[EMAIL PROTECTED] skype mjgraves fwd 54245 _______________________________________________ --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
