[PLUG] Asterisk advice

["Eric at Lucii.org" <eric@lucii.org>]

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I currently use a Magic Jack as a second/business phone line but I want to get
away from it.  I looked at NetTalk (Nettalk.com) for $70 and it looks most
decent but it's features are limited and I've read some complaints about voice
quality.

Now I'm wondering if it would be better to set up my own asterisk box.  I know
that I have to use a provider like Vitelity (or similar) to get my phone
numbers.  I'll have to add a card to support the existing analog phone
infrastructure in the house/office.  I have a couple of extra computers here and
I'm reasonably certain that either one of them is up to the task.

Is that about it?  Is Asterisk a bear to set up?  I'm a bit of a hacker but have
only minimal telephony knowledge.  I keep seeing trixbox community edition
mentioned... is that a good way to get up and running?

Eric
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