Use an old Mobile Phone as a GSM Gateway in Asterisk
22nd Apr 2012, 19:16:29
Like most people I carry a mobile phone, but mine is for emergencies only. Just a handful of people know the the number and that's how I like to keep it. Because I use Asterisk, I'm always reachable through my land line number which I route around between various destinations or voicemail depending on what suits me. I'm spoilt by this, so having my mobile phone ring unexpectedly at an inconvenient time is a bit intrusive.
But, increasingly, almost everyone I interact with wants my mobile number - employers, customers, banks, garages, insurance companies - if it doesn't start '07', they're not happy.
Make the act of Watching TV Unnecessarily Difficult and Complex With Linux and MythTV
6th Apr 2012, 18:14:52
I've been using a DVD-RAM recorder to record digital (Freeview) TV for some time. Although it works OK, this looks like a rather old fashioned way to record TV compared to modern multi-terabyte PVR boxes that can be bought off the shelf. Further, it can't take advantage of the Freeview HD channels which recently became available in my area.
Although PVR appliances work well, they have limits. I'm interested in the ability to stream video to various devices around the house, and to have the capability to offload video onto removable media. I expect to be able to do as I wish with my files, so I want my TV to be no exception.
Installing OpenVPN from macports in OS X 10.7 Lion
15th Aug 2011, 11:55:55
When I upgraded to 10.7, it broke the openvpn2 macport. Turns out it's pretty easy to fix?
Review: Siemens Gigaset N300 IP DECT base station and E49H DECT handsets with Asterisk
5th May 2011, 19:08:32
I've been using a Siemens Gigaset DECT phone with my Asterisk setup for a while. Of course, any phone will work with Asterisk when connected to an ATA or an FXS card, but this makes using some features a little clumsy. Combined with the 3010's single-line, number-only display and you're looking a a pretty limited setup. Read on for my review of my upgraded system.
Microsoft Windows 7: A Review of Sorts
11th Feb 2011, 21:03:22
I'm primarily a Linux, BSD and Mac user.
The last time I used Microsoft Windows as a primary OS was more than ten years ago. My employer is now deploying the latest incarnation of Microsoft Windows, Windows 7. Since I am expected to have a reasonable familiarity with the computers on our users' desks - at least enough to find the IP address, open a web browser, ping a host - I thought I'd try out Windows 7 as my primary OS for a while.
Thanks Waitrose
7th Jan 2011, 18:26:43
A non-canned response in three minutes? Impressive.
How I used Asterisk to Take Back Control of my Telephone
3rd Jan 2011, 09:59:59
I turned to Asterisk to solve the problem of telemarketers cold calling us. Along the way, I discovered that it can do much more and it saves us money. Read on to see my configuration.
