[GRLUG] Utility box

[David Pembrook]

I wouldn't have noticed as I'm always using multiple sound cards.. one 
exclusively for my headset and skype or teamspeak.

Michael Mol wrote:
> I've worked with Teamspeak.  It's unsuitable for Linux desktop use, as
> it monopolizes the sound card by way of the kernel's OSS emulation.
> I'd rather just set up a SIP server or h.323 endpoint.  Asterisk can
> do both of those.
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> On 3/24/07, David Pembrook <david at pembrook.net> wrote:
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>> I'd go with teamspeak for the VOIP. Its cross platform, works great,
>> multiple rooms, web based management if you want to use it. You also get
>> very good control over bandwidth usage. Asterisk can be a pain to setup
>> and overkill in my opinion.
>>
>> Michael Mol wrote:
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>>> I'm thinking about setting up a centralized server on my network to
>>> handle a variety of functions common around here, including
>>> bittorrent, ssh, VPN and VOIP.
>>>
>>> Bittorrent should be managed through a browser interface, and I was
>>> thinking of using Asterisk as a means for my monday-night RPG players
>>> to get together, instead of the Windows-only xfire.
>>>
>>> Does anyone have experience setting up these kinds of boxes?  What
>>> bittorrent client should I use?  Are there any caveats I need to look
>>> out for with Asterisk?
>>>
>>>
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