Luis/Luigi ☭

I've been reading about #XMPP and #Matrix and I'm kind divided since #XMPP is a well-stablished standard but it just lacks seamless functionality.

In fact it offers so much friction that I was actually surprised that #ActivityPub worked that well since the other #federated alternative I knew was just a real hassle to set.

#Matrix seems frictionless on the other hand. Opinions?

Dec 20, 2022 at 5:15pmWeb
Show threadZashDec 20, 2022
@LuigiDev Have you tried @snikket_im ?
Show threadLuis/Luigi ☭Dec 20, 2022

@zash @snikket_im Nop, although I've seen it often mentioned since it kind of unifies the experience of XMPP and makes it feel more modern.

Do carbon copies work well with it?

Show threadZashDec 20, 2022
@LuigiDev @snikket_im Of course, carbons has been staple part of Modern XMPP for a long time now.
Show threadnebunez Dec 20, 2022
@LuigiDev My opinion: Tried and disliked Matrix, and since have been happily (and successfully) running a #Snikket server for friends and family for almost 2 years.
Show threadMartin RocketDec 20, 2022
@nebunez @LuigiDev I've been uaing @prosodyim for nine years. My main friends and family messenger for over four years now. Working super well.
Show threadLuis/Luigi ☭Dec 20, 2022
@nebunez what did you dislike about Matrix if I may ask?
Show threadnebunez Dec 20, 2022
@LuigiDev The interface was confusing and slow, then I had multiple problems with my encryption key and couldn't use it. I use encryption with Snikket with no problems.
Show threadLuis/Luigi ☭Dec 20, 2022
@nebunez thanks! It seems snikket os a godsend I shall check it out
Show threadMillesimusDec 20, 2022
@LuigiDev This page offers a good and rather neutral comparison regarding various aspects: https://www.freie-messenger.de/en/systemvergleich/xmpp-matrix/ #freiemessenger
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Comparison of Jabber (XMPP) with Matrix