Elastix FAQ - General

¿Quién diseñó Elastix?

Elastix es una idea original de Edgar Landívar de Palosanto Solutions en el Ecuador. Originalmente publicado como un mecanismo de información para Asterisk, pronto evolucionó en lo que es hoy en día. Es bien apoyado por Palosanto Solutions con un número de desarrolladores, y otros agentes que apoyan este proyecto y, junto con una comunidad muy activa, continúa mejorando y evolucionando en un producto que no tiene igual.

Elastix is Open Source software released under the GPLv2 license. You are free to use it for personal or commercial usage subject to the conditions as described under the GPLv2 License. If you have not read the GPLv2 license, then it is recommended that you do read it and understand it.

For general IP PBX functionality, you do not require these additional licences. They are supplied by third party companies and generally only extend the functionality of the Elastix product. Examples are the G729 codec which allows very low bandwidth communications, Skype for Asterisk which allows Skype users to call directly into your Elastix IP PBX. They are not critical to the functionality of your Elastix IP PBX system, and in fact it is a reasonable guess to say that 98% of Elastix systems in production use are running on the base product.

Edgar Landivar has publicly stated that Elastix will remain available as Open Source software.

Like many companies that produce an Open Source product, they rely on the sale of peripheral services and products around the Elastix product. These may include, but are not limited to, complete hardware systems with Elastix installed and tested, online support services, certification courses and exams, donations etc. This is why it is important in decisions that you make regarding how you use the Elastix product, that you do consider the impact on the crew at Palosanto, especially if you use the product on a commercial basis either as an end user or you implement Elastix systems for your clients. Where possible promote the services of Palosanto for training, support, or consider a donation for every system you implement commercially. Remember, the more support Palosanto receive, the more likely they will continue to devote their resources to the project which ultimately helps everyone.

Yes you can. There is nothing that prevents you from doing this under the GPLv2 licence. However, I refer you to the previous question. What will you gain from removing the Elastix logo and replacing it with your own? Will it possibly limit the end user from understanding where they can obtain additional resources and support? Is there a reason why after all the work that Palosanto has done (at no charge to yourself), that you want to remove the Elastix name? Elastix continues to improve its brand name in the market place, with more and more people recognising what Elastix is, why not use this brand awareness. Ultimately the decision is yours, but think it through and your reasons.