Difference between revisions of "Matrix"

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For those who like using [https://matrix.org Matrix] for communication, there is [https://matrix.to/#/+osgeo:matrix.org a space] available.
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[https://matrix.org Matrix] is an alternative method of connecting to OSGeo [[IRC]] channels.
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# Download a [https://matrix.org/clients/ Matrix client] application (also available on Android and iOS)
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# When launching the program connect to '''matrix.osgeo.org'''
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# When prompted you can use your OSGeo username/password.
  
 
Access to community rooms is mostly public. Many rooms are bridged already to corresponding [[IRC]] channels (read section below for how to effectively use that bridge).
 
Access to community rooms is mostly public. Many rooms are bridged already to corresponding [[IRC]] channels (read section below for how to effectively use that bridge).
  
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In case of problem, you may contact [[User:Strk]].
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= Using Matrix as an IRC client =
  
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OSGeo currently host a [[SAC:MatrixSynapse|Matrix homeserver]]
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To effectively use Matrix as an IRC client for use with OSGeo channels, you should [register your nickname](https://libera.chat/guides/registration) with Libera chat services.
  
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More info can be found about Matrix and IRC can be found on https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-appservice-irc/wiki/Guide:-How-to-use-Matrix-to-participate-in-IRC-rooms
  
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= Using Matrix as an IRC client =
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= Help =  
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To effectively use Matrix as an IRC client for use with OSGeo channels, you should register your nickname with Freenode
 
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services and instruct the Matrix bridge to hold that identity for you. To do so:
 
  
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# In matrix, open a room connection to <code>@freenode_NickServ:matrix.org</code>,  this will connect you to the freenode nickserv
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In case of problem, you may contact [[User:Strk]].
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# If you haven't done so already, enter the command <code>register [<email>] <password></code>. This will register your nickname (needs you to follow instructions sent by email to complete the registration)
 
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# Enter the command <code>identify [<nickname>] <password></code>  This will identify your matrix user with Freenode
 
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# Open a direct chat (in matrix) with <code>@appservice-irc:matrix.org</code>
 
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# Use <code>!storepass nickname:password</code> to store your irc nickname and password with matrix to send automatically when you login to matrix
 
  
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Then restart your matrix session to test
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Advanced details [https://matrix.to/#/+osgeo:matrix.org a space]
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OSGeo currently host a [[SAC:MatrixSynapse|Matrix homeserver]]
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More info can be found about Matrix and IRC can be found on https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-appservice-irc/wiki/Guide:-How-to-use-Matrix-to-participate-in-IRC-rooms
 

Revision as of 04:42, 27 August 2022

Matrix is an alternative method of connecting to OSGeo IRC channels.

  1. Download a Matrix client application (also available on Android and iOS)
  2. When launching the program connect to matrix.osgeo.org
  3. When prompted you can use your OSGeo username/password.

Access to community rooms is mostly public. Many rooms are bridged already to corresponding IRC channels (read section below for how to effectively use that bridge).

Using Matrix as an IRC client

To effectively use Matrix as an IRC client for use with OSGeo channels, you should [register your nickname](https://libera.chat/guides/registration) with Libera chat services.

More info can be found about Matrix and IRC can be found on https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-appservice-irc/wiki/Guide:-How-to-use-Matrix-to-participate-in-IRC-rooms

Help

In case of problem, you may contact User:Strk.

Advanced details a space OSGeo currently host a Matrix homeserver

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