[GRLUG] Utility box

[Topher]

> Well, that kinda depends on the app. Skype is real easy.. in the 
> settings it offers a choice using the sound cards by name. Teamspeak by 
> device name.. In my case its essential to get my headset on the second 
> cards and let everything else go to the speakers. Real easy in that 
> case.

Ah, I see.  I was hoping I'd get something like a second volume control 
system or something.  Ah well.  :)

>
>
> Topher wrote:
>>> I wouldn't have noticed as I'm always using multiple sound cards.. one 
>>> exclusively for my headset and skype or teamspeak.
>>> 
>> 
>> I'd love to know how to make two cards work.  I'd love to be able to use 
>> boodler on one card, and my other stuff on another card.
>>
>> 
>>> 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.
>>>> 
>>>> On 3/24/07, David Pembrook <david at pembrook.net> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> 
>>>>> 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:
>>>>>
>>>>> 
>>>>>> 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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>> Topher
>> Manager of Internet Services
>> Cornerstone University Radio
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Topher
Manager of Internet Services
Cornerstone University Radio

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