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How To: Building an Embedded Asterisk PBX

The Asterisk open source Voice over IP (VoIP) PBX is usually set up on a standalone PC. But Michael Graves shows how the combination of a special Asterisk distribution and a single board computer can provide a compact, quiet and low-power alternative.

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How To: Asterisk Answering Machine

While using Asterisk to answer your calls is admittedly overkill, it's a great way to get acquainted with this powerful open source VoIP application. Matt Kaatman takes you step-by-step through the process.