[Mac-telephony-list] Asterisk & Linux on Intel Mac (was: Re:Apple USB modem dongle)

[Tom Rymes via List]

On Dec 20, 2006, at 7:43 PM, Edward Eigerman via List wrote:

> Thanks for the info. I have done asterisk on Parallels (I used the
> Pound Key distro) but I've never gotten TrixBox to work. Did you do
> anything in particular to get it to install?

Nothing at all. Download ISO file, connect ISO file to parallels VM  
as the CD, change the boot order so the VM boots from CD, and away we  
go! Heck, it was easier that installing on a regular PC.

> When VMWare hits the Mac next year, it might be an interesting option
> for doing a PBX on an Xserve. Not that Parallels is shabby at all.

The only reason I suggest using a VM solution is if you simply  
**MUST** use Apple hardware.

Another great option for people who are looking to build a PBX on a  
mac is CommuniGate Pro from Communigate Systems. I know folks on this  
list are probably thinking back to problems had with this mailing  
list on CGPro, but I would say the following to the doubters:

1.) The list was run on an older (unlicensed!!!) version of CGPro (as  
I understand, not the newer versions)
2.) CGPro's list module is not particularly good. The rest of the  
program is, however.
3.) CGPro can be set up as a dynamic cluster for redundancy
4.) CGPro is built for OS X and does not require linux, VM, or  
accepting reduced functionality.

Also, keep in mind that CGPro does not work with PCI cards, either,  
so a PRI to SIP bridge or somethign similar would be required.

Personally, I would still stick with Asterisk on Linux on standard PC  
server hardware so you can use PCI cards, etc.

Tom