--- /dev/null
+freeswitch(1) -- scalable multi-protocol softswitch
+===================================================
+
+## SYNOPSIS
+
+`freeswitch` [<options>]
+
+## DESCRIPTION
+
+`freeswitch` is a high-performance softswitch that supports many kinds
+of telephony applications. It's commonly used as a PBX with SIP
+endpoints.
+
+`freeswitch` expects a set of configuration files to exist in
+/etc/freeswitch. Example configurations can be found in
+/usr/share/freeswitch/conf.
+
+`freeswitch` is a modular system and modules can be loaded at runtime.
+
+`freeswitch` is started in the foreground by default but can also be
+started as a daemon.
+
+## OPTIONS
+
+ * `-h`:
+ Show inline help.
+
+ * `-version`:
+ Print the version and exit.
+
+ * `-nf`:
+ Stay in the foreground (default unless `-nc` is specified).
+
+ * `-reincarnate`:
+ Restart the switch in the event of an uncontrolled exit.
+
+ * `-reincarnate-reexec`:
+ Like `-reincarnate` but cause the switch binary to be run again
+ with execv.
+
+ * `-u` <user>:
+ Run setuid after starting the switch.
+
+ * `-g` <group>:
+ Run setgid after starting the switch.
+
+ * `-core`:
+ Cause the switch to dump a core when crashing; you'll need to
+ ensure your system ulimits allow this, and if you've set `-u` or
+ `-g` you may also need to run:
+
+ sysctl -w fs.suid_dumpable=1
+
+ * `-rp`:
+ Enable realtime priority.
+
+ * `-lp`:
+ Enable low priority.
+
+ * `-np`:
+ Enable normal priority.
+
+ * `-vg`:
+ Run under Valgrind.
+
+ * `-nosql`:
+ Disable the use of SQL for internal switch operations.
+
+ * `-heavy-timer`:
+ Use a more expensive system timer that may be more accurate, but
+ note this may also impose heavier loads on your system.
+
+ * `-nonat`:
+ When the switch starts, it runs checks to determine if it is
+ behind NAT; this flag disables these checks.
+
+ * `-nonatmap`:
+ Disable automatic NAT port mapping.
+
+ * `-nocal`:
+ When the switch starts, it calibrates itself to deviations in the
+ system clock; this flag disables this calibration.
+
+ * `-nort`:
+ Disable use of clock_realtime.
+
+ * `-stop`:
+ Stop the switch if running in the background.
+
+ * `-nc`:
+ Disable the interactive console and cause the switch to go into
+ the background unless `-nf` is also specified.
+
+ * `-ncwait`:
+ Like `-nc` but cause the parent process to wait until the switch
+ is started before exiting.
+
+ * `-c`:
+ Enable the interactive console and stay in the foreground (this is
+ the default).
+
+ * `-base` <basedir>:
+ Set the prefix directory.
+
+ * `-cfgname` <filename>:
+ Set the pathname to the main configuration file.
+
+ * `-conf` <directory>:
+ Set the directory for configuration files.
+
+ * `-log` <directory>:
+ Set the directory for log files.
+
+ * `-run` <directory>:
+ Set the directory for temporary runtime files.
+
+ * `-db` <directory>:
+ Set the directory for internal database files.
+
+ * `-mod` <directory>:
+ Set the directory for runtime modules.
+
+ * `-htdocs` <directory>:
+ Set the directory for htdocs.
+
+ * `-scripts` <directory>:
+ Set the directory for call control scripts.
+
+ * `-temp` <directory>:
+ Set the directory for temporary files.
+
+ * `-grammar` <directory>:
+ Set the directory for grammar files.
+
+ * `-recordings` <directory>:
+ Set the directory for call recordings.
+
+ * `-storage` <directory>:
+ Set the directory for voicemail storage.
+
+ * `-sounds` <directory>:
+ Set the directory for sound files.
+
+## AUTHORS
+
+FreeSWITCH was originally developed by `Anthony Minessale II
+<anthm@freeswitch.org>` with continued development by Anthony and a
+team of active contributors.
+
+This man page and the packaging for Debian was written by `Travis
+Cross <tc@traviscross.com>`.
+
+## SEE ALSO
+
+sysctl(8), ulimit(1posix)