What is Asterisk PBX?
Asterisk is a software based PBX (private branch exchange) that runs on Linux, BSD, and MacOSX operating systems. Asterisk can provide all of the functionality of a traditional PBX and much, much more. Asterisk can do VOIP (voice over IP in several protocols and can integrate with legacy telephone equipment. Asterisk services include Voicemail, CallerID, Conferencing, Call Forwarding, Directory, Interactive Voice Response, Call Queuing and more. Who owns Asterisk? Although officially created and written by Mark Spencer of Digium, Inc., Asterisk is Open Source which makes it free to distribute and free for anyone to use. Today, updates and enhancements come from multiple contributors around the world. How can I use Asterisk? Asterisk has multiple uses. Here are only a few (of many) uses for Asterisk: • Asterisk can replace a proprietary PBX system like those found in most small office environments. Legacy PBX systems are often difficult to maintain and upgrade. Maintenance and support f
