On 2022-04-27 18:19, Katherine Mcmillan wrote: > Hello all, > > I would like to help :) > > Gitter - I agree with Rick, this could be a good open source option for chat/instant messaging. I'm happy to help in any way that I can to get this up-and-running for the group. Is gitter an open protocol such that running our own server is possible? I don't necessarily want to run our own, but know that it is auditable. > IRC - I have had a negative experience with IRC, but specifically with the FreeNode network (https://www.theregister.com/2021/05/19/freenode_staff_resigns/). I would recommend leveraging Libera or Efnet networks. I may also have a VM that could be used to setup our own network - however, it is running OpenBSD, not a Linux distro ???? I have had success with multiple clients, but do find the best are HexChat (Windows + Unix-like), XChat (Linux distros), or Nettalk (Windows). IRC is really ONLY good for text chat. Yeah, I moved away from FreeNode as much as I could in 2002 due to way too much drama. That drama has migrated to Libera. OCLUG moved to OFTC in 2002 as well and I moved several other groups there too and have been very happy with OFTC where the current OCLUG IRC channels still live. I don't have any notable experience with Efnet. Agreed IRC is only good for text chat. That's why I'd like to explore something more modern like XMPP or matrix. > NextCloud - In my experience it has been fantastic for document storage, collaboration, chat, project management, and video calls. I do recommend setting up a TURN server at the start (https://help.nextcloud.com/t/howto-setup-nextcloud-talk-with-turn-server/30794). Please let me know if I can help in any way. > > Jitsi - I think this group has a good handle on the pros/cons. Please let me know if I can help to leverage Jitsi. > > BigBlueButton - Fantastically underrated for video calls and chat. Can be setup on a private server, but it isn't necessary, the free platform supported by Greenlight works great! I highly recommend at least trying it out, and would be happy to setup a test run for the group if anyone is interested. BigBlueButton also has an interesting history in Canada ???? (https://bigbluebutton.org/open-source-project/about/). I may have some special experience to bring (https://freebsdfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ConferenceReports.pdf). This does sound interesting if it is worth the effort to switch away from jitsi. > Finally, I agree with what others have recommended: attempting an in-person meeting! I would love to get to know everyone in-person. I'm physically out of touch with OCLUG since mid-2015, so I'd be eager to try. The OCLUG spin-off group L3GO (Low Level Linux Group of Ottawa) has been meeting monthly in person whenever possible, 2nd Tuesday, 18:30, Red Pepper 246 Queen. > Sincerely, > Katie > > ________________________________ > From: Rick Leir <rleir [ at ] leirtech [ dot ] com> > Sent: 27 April 2022 13:04 > To: linux [ at ] linux-ottawa [ dot ] org <linux [ at ] linux-ottawa [ dot ] org> > Subject: Re: [linux] open source chat > > Maybe you talked of this already: there is gitter.im which is an open source instant messaging and chat room for users of gitlab. I have not used it. > > As someone else said, chat and messaging are poor tools for annual meetings. We would do better to meet outdoors and take a chance with the weather. I have an umbrella but will probably not need to use it. > Cheers -- Rick slainte mhath, RGB -- Richard Guy Briggs -- ~\ -- ~\ <hpv.tricolour.ca> <www.TriColour.ca> -- \___ o \@ @ Ride yer bike! Ottawa, ON, CANADA -- Lo_>__M__\\/\%__\\/\% Vote! -- <greenparty.ca>_____GTVS6#790__(*)__(*)________(*)(*)_________________ To unsubscribe send a blank message to linux+unsubscribe [ at ] linux-ottawa [ dot ] org To get help send a blank message to linux+help [ at ] linux-ottawa [ dot ] org To visit the archives: https://lists.linux-ottawa.org