Hi All,
Yes you have to do a commit to create the asterisk files. 1.2.20 creates the asterisk files exactly as they would be after "make samples" during a regular asterisk install. We did this so that anyone can use the asterisk images (you don't have to run SAIL).
Sorry for any confusion.
We're in a bit of a turmoil over releases at the moment. We've never actually announced 1.2.20 because there isn't yet an OSLEC patch for Zaptel 1.2.18. (there is mention of one but we can't find the damn thing).
So - we will probably put out an interim zaptel release (1.2.13) which will have OSLEC.
SAIL 501+ (505 is current) has a new provisioning sub-system which better handles Linksys/Sipura devices (all of 'em) and should handle a full blown Cisco provision. It does this through the new concept of
descriptor files. You can read all about it here
http://www.selintra.com/docs/cgi-bin/view/Main/DocChapter255Also 501+ introduces the concept of
privilege among peers. It allows you to distribute inbound trunk calls among peers. You can read about it here
http://www.selintra.com/docs/cgi-bin/view/Main/DocChapter094Finally, although we don't like to commit ourselves, we'd be happy with any of your phone suggestions. Surprised no-one mentioned Snom - good units. Not surprised no-one mentioned Grandstream - fine for domestic use but they ain't gonna last 5+ years in a business environment.
Best
S