Newbie...Asterisk on Ubuntu and other questions

Asterisk Asterisk Support
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Hello. Newbie here.

I am interested in using Asterisk for testing some security related tools.
Specifically, I want to test some SIP related tools.

First of all, has anyone installed Asterisk on Ubuntu?
Or, is there an easy way to install on another distro?
Is there a complete (linux/Asterisk) install CD?

I have a small network at home. DSL -> Router -> HUB
Would this be sufficient for an Asterisk server with SIP capabilities?
I guess I can install SIP Client softphones on a couple of boxes?

I would only need the SIP functionality within my home network and
not over the live internet.

You advise would be appreciated.

Rayj

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Yes, yes, and yes. Sure many people installed Asterisk on Ubuntu - what’s so special? There’s an excellent Asterisk on Debian howto for you to google. Depending on definition of “easy”, some will witness that installing Asterisk is a breeze on any distro. Yes, there are attempts, including AsteriskNow, to deliver complete install CD. TrixBox is perhaps the most famous, though.

Yes and yes. Absolutely.

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Thanks for the reply. I am burning Trixbox as I type this and
over the weekend I’ll give it a shot!

Ray