How did Google Talk change from a dream to a nightmare?

Re:How did Google Talk change from a dream to a nightmare? by tyfon on Sunday February 11, 2018 @04:30AM (#16351949)

I'm using Signal on my linux desktop right now. It appears to be a packaged webpage but it works fine and is linked to my phone and laptop.

All it require is a phone number, besides it's Snowden approved :)

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Re:How did Google Talk change from a dream to a nightmare? by pmlnr on Sunday February 11, 2018 @05:22AM (#16352077)

You're using signal in a browser on your linux desktop. Poke me when there's any way to connect via bitlbee or libpurple, like there is for ICQ, jabber, etc.

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Re:How did Google Talk change from a dream to a nightmare? by colordrops on Sunday February 11, 2018 @05:40AM (#16352123)

They lose all credibility when they force you to reveal your phone number. Doesn't matter who endorses it.

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Re:How did Google Talk change from a dream to a nightmare? by LamaOfRuin on Sunday February 11, 2018 @09:20AM (#16352773)

They are entirely honest about their trade-offs. While those trade-offs may be deal-breakers for you, it should bolster their credibility.

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