AstLinux

AstLinux is a custom Linux distribution centered around Asterisk, the Open Source PBX. Although Asterisk remains the core focus, other VoIP applications such as FreeSWITCH are also available. AstLinux has many unique features that make it ideal for embedded and commerical Asterisk based solutions.

AstLinux contains powerful networking features including:

• Arno's IPTABLES Firewall
• Traffic Shaping
• IPSec and OpenVPN VPN Support
• Caching DNS Support (dnsmasq)

Supported platforms include:

• Soekris net4801 and net5501
• VIA C3 and C7 based systems
• PCEngines ALIX and WRAP
• Generic x86 PC Hardware

The following telephony hardware cards are supported:

• Digium
• Rhino Equipment
• Sangoma
• mISDN v1

The Traverse Technologies Solos ADSL2+ card is also supported.