#nonproprietary vs #proprietary
Nowadays which one you will choose?

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#opensource #loopsvideo #sup #mastodon #pixelfed

@echo_xc AFAIK Sup doesn’t really exist – except as source code in a repository that hasn’t been updated in over 1 1/2 years. *sigh* So even though it keeps getting mentioned as a replacement for WhatsApp, it really isn’t. For that, I’d say Signal is a more popular option but I really wish people would check out Session. It’s essentially the same with better anonymity.
@maverick604 @echo_xc According to @soatok Session has worse anonymity compared to Signal, and shouldn't be used: http://soatok.blog/2025/01/14/dont-use-session-signal-fork/
Don’t Use Session (Signal Fork) - Dhole Moments

Last year, I outlined the specific requirements that an app needs to have in order for me to consider it a Signal competitor. Afterwards, I had several people ask me what I think of a Signal fork c…

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@cesarb thanks for that link. Interesting. My main point about anonymity was due to Signal requiring a phone number – which I think is idiotic. I understand they are trying to uncouple this requirement, but the last time I created an account, it was still required.

@cesarb You might also be interested in Session’s response to the article you sent:

https://getsession.org/blog/a-response-to-recent-claims-about-sessions-security-architecture

Session Pro Beta: Development Update - Session Private Messenger

The latest progress towards Session Pro Beta's five core features: higher character, unlimited pins, larger groups, animated display pictures, and Pro badges.

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