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Re:Matrix 2.0: How we’re making Matrix go voom by neoromantique on Monday February 13, 2023 @03:40PM (#34780078)
Thank you for the links, I prefer to use Matrix(Element on mobile and gomuks in cli on workstations), I also use weechat for certain networks that don't allow bridging with matrix, I also bridge slack into same weechat.

But this doesn't change the fact that irc is obscure minority now, no matter how many shiny web interfaces we put on top of it, so embracing an actually open platform that has a chance of gaining any traction is a no-brainer.

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Re:Matrix 2.0: How we’re making Matrix go voom by LinuxBender on Monday February 13, 2023 @08:11PM (#34783740)
But this doesn't change the fact that irc is obscure minority now

Agreed. I still use it when I need a quick way to chat. That and Devzat SSH chat. I can fire up NGIrcd in about 3 minutes and most of that time is dealing with LetsEncrypt. UnrealIRCD is my preferred IRCD but the configuration is more involved so I don't bother since most people moved to Discord.

Out of curiosity since I have never used Matrix, how many clients can one node/server simultaneously support approximately?

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Re:Matrix 2.0: How we’re making Matrix go voom by neoromantique on Monday February 13, 2023 @08:28PM (#34783862)
>Out of curiosity since I have never used Matrix, how many clients can one node/server simultaneously support approximately?

Sorry, I don't know if I'm being honest :) The one I run is used by just few people. Matrix isn't so "internal community" focused like Mastodon in its federation.

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