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Re:Mumble: Open-Source, Low Latency, High Quality Voice Chat by Fnoord on Sunday June 27, 2021 @04:35AM (#27649728)
The sound quality, low latency, self-hosting, FOSS, and customization are each plus points compared to the predecessor, Ventrilo. However, something like self-hosting isn't what everyone wants. Some just want to rent a server without having maintenance. I believe that, plus the interface, is why Discord is so popular. That, plus the network effect. Which Ventrilo once had. And Altavista, for that matter.
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Re:Mumble: Open-Source, Low Latency, High Quality Voice Chat by southerntofu on Sunday June 27, 2021 @06:25AM (#27650298)
There's dozens of hosts providing Mumble servers. People want Discord because of (in this order): network effect, access from the browser, polished UI.
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Re:Mumble: Open-Source, Low Latency, High Quality Voice Chat by Fnoord on Sunday June 27, 2021 @06:09PM (#27655942)
Agreed, and because people like free as in beer (while not knowing the repercussions of paying with privacy).
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