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                        <title>What is Asterisk?</title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[Asterisk is an open-source software framework used to build and run communication systems—especially telephone systems—over a computer network.
Asterisk turns a computer into a PBX (Private...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong data-start="0" data-end="12">Asterisk</strong> is an <strong data-start="19" data-end="53">open-source software framework</strong> used to build and run communication systems—especially telephone systems—over a computer network.</p>
<p data-start="201" data-end="336">Asterisk turns a computer into a <strong data-start="234" data-end="267">PBX (Private Branch Exchange)</strong>—basically a phone system for businesses or individuals. It lets you:</p>
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<li data-section-id="wf3bx2" data-start="337" data-end="390">Make and receive calls over the internet (<strong data-start="381" data-end="389">VoIP</strong>)</li>
<li data-section-id="kezsoz" data-start="391" data-end="438">Set up extensions (like office phone numbers)</li>
<li data-section-id="135po3p" data-start="439" data-end="465">Create voicemail systems</li>
<li data-section-id="1bb9lqb" data-start="466" data-end="520">Build interactive voice menus (“Press 1 for sales…”)</li>
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<h3 data-section-id="9cw14w" data-start="550" data-end="569">Key features</h3>
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<li data-section-id="szd47" data-start="570" data-end="600">Voice over IP (VoIP) support</li>
<li data-section-id="16uezl3" data-start="601" data-end="617">Call recording</li>
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<li data-section-id="1n3ixoz" data-start="682" data-end="736">Integration with other apps (CRM systems, databases)</li>
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