Re: [GnomeMeeting-devel-list] GnomeMeeting as softphone for Asterisk

[Colin Guthrie <gnomemeeting colin guthr ie>]

Hi Thomas

thomas Armstrong wrote:
> I'm quite new in Asterisk and voIP. I'm trying to implement a
> system/server to help my
> firm's employees to make phone calls among them.
>
> I'm planning to install Asterisk on a server, and install GnomeMeeting
> on every user's PC.
>
> Is it possible? Any similiar experience? Thank you very much.

I've literally just done exactly the same system in my office.

I've set up a small Mandriva based nfs-root, Asterisk server with three 
FXO interfaces.

We're self contained in the office, so currently no connection to 
external VoIP systems (just our incomming land lines).

As far as softphones, we've got Windows clients and Linux clients in the 
office. I've fiddled with kphone, sflphone and various others.

kphone = functional but lacking features.
slfphone = crashed all the time and cvs=highly unstable at the mo'

So far gnomemeeting-opal has been the most stable and featureful. I've 
not tried video or instant messaging tho'. But as far as calls go it's 
been fine.

I had to upgrade my Mandriva shipped libalsa for it to work properly 
tho' (just used the cooker versions).

If by chance you do use Mandriva/Mandrake, I have SRPMS etc.  If anyone 
wants to host them on the CVS rpms page, please contact me.

Feel free to discuss your Asterisk setup with me too if you like Thomas.

All the best

Col.