cdr == call detail record == log at the end of a call, to say the duration, etc Qwell, why does asterisk use cdrs? aslan: umm..to log call records? Qwell, is asterisk a paid service? aslan: no, just a program it can be used as a pay service aslan: like apache You can run whatever you want on apache, be it pr0n or whatever Qwell, my point cellular telephones use cdrs for billing and performance analysis. Qwell, those running asterisk are not generating bills. aslan: yeah, that's the point of cdr. You can choose not to use them, but companies who use * will want to know that aslan: Sure they are. :) nufone.net, asterlink.com, et al run Asterisk Qwell, i asked you before and you said no. which is it yes or no. is asterisk a paid service? no, asterisk is a program aslan: Is apache a forum application? Is sendmail a spam tool? Qwell, you are splitting hairs. no, it's just a program You can use it for...whatever you'd like aslan: just as apache can be used for pay websites People put it in place during the aftermath of Katrina, to give residents free calls Qwell, which generates cdrs. there is no reason for cdrs. people use it in businesses to run all their phones companies use it, to provide phone service to customers (ala nufone & asterlink) Qwell, whatever. heh it's a "feature" you can enable or disable per your needs right like, say, mod_php