What are some potential uses of Asterisk (PBX) for a "power user"

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Published on 2010-03-25T18:59:17Z Indexed on 2010/03/25 19:03 UTC
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So I read a lot of good things about Asterisk. I am not however looking to run a call center or small business setup. I am still interested what potential uses it has for me as a "power user" and what features I could harness for my communication needs.

I'll throw out that I currently use other technologies like Google Voice, Skype, and a cellphone of course. So, what potential uses could Asterisk PBX have for a user like me?

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