Differences

This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.

Link to this comparison view

Both sides previous revisionPrevious revision
technology [2024/04/24 15:58] – [Cloudron] ntnsndrtechnology [2024/04/24 15:58] (current) – [Matrix] ntnsndr
Line 72: Line 72:
 **What it is**: [[https://matrix.org|Matrix]] is a FLOSS communications protocol intended to be a highly secure backend for chat, email, social media, and other applications. It is still early-stage, but it a very promising project, and it has already been adopted by several European governments seeking to reduce their dependence on US-based software companies. Rather than relying on centralized companies, it enables both federated and peer-to-peer connections. Our own instance is currently not federated with the wider Matrix network, as we only use it internally, but we could add this functionality if we see fit. We use Element, which is the flagship Matrix client; Element used to be called "Riot," which is why that's in the URL on NextCloud. **What it is**: [[https://matrix.org|Matrix]] is a FLOSS communications protocol intended to be a highly secure backend for chat, email, social media, and other applications. It is still early-stage, but it a very promising project, and it has already been adopted by several European governments seeking to reduce their dependence on US-based software companies. Rather than relying on centralized companies, it enables both federated and peer-to-peer connections. Our own instance is currently not federated with the wider Matrix network, as we only use it internally, but we could add this functionality if we see fit. We use Element, which is the flagship Matrix client; Element used to be called "Riot," which is why that's in the URL on NextCloud.
  
-**How it works**: Access it through the Element client from within NextCloud, or using a Matrix-compatible mobile app (such as the one also called Element). The server is hosted on Cloudron at `matrix.medlab.host` (which you only need to know if you're logging in through a mobile client; the Web client already knows this). When first logging in, it will ask you to create a security key, which is a long series of characters. Keep that someplace safe. Hopefully you won't need to use it very often. Log in with the same credentials you use for Nextcloud. Be sure to join the MEDLab Space to access all our rooms.+**How it works**: Access it through the Element client from within NextCloud, or using a Matrix-compatible mobile app (such as the one also called Element). The server is hosted on Cloudron at ''matrix.medlab.host'' (which you only need to know if you're logging in through a mobile client; the Web client already knows this). When first logging in, it will ask you to create a security key, which is a long series of characters. Keep that someplace safe. Hopefully you won't need to use it very often. Log in with the same credentials you use for Nextcloud. Be sure to join the MEDLab Space to access all our rooms.
  
 You can use any of the many [[https://matrix.org/ecosystem/clients/|Matrix clients]] with our chat system, including mobile apps. You can use any of the many [[https://matrix.org/ecosystem/clients/|Matrix clients]] with our chat system, including mobile apps.