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FreeBSD Matrix Service
Please note that there is no service level agreement (SLA) or data preservation guarantee. This server is only for experimental and feedback purposes.
Jump to: FreeBSD Project-provided spaces and rooms
About Matrix:
- https://matrix.org/ – ❝An open network for secure, decentralised communication❞
About Element:
- https://element.io/ – ❝a decentralized and flexible communications platform, built on the Matrix open standard…❞ – a server, an app, and more.
Server
The FreeBSD Project hosts a Matrix instance at matrix-dev.freebsd.org for project spaces and rooms.
FreeBSD committers can use it as their homeserver:
- use your freefall username (without the
@freebsd.orgsuffix) and kerberos password to login and gain anid:matrix-dev.freebsd.orgidentity - when the beta ends,
matrix-devwill be removed.
The public are suggested to connect to the FreeBSD instance from their preferred matrix home servers (e.g., https://matrix.org ) through federation.
Contact
Clients
Element clients
Mobile, desktop, and Element web: https://element.io/download
FreeBSD Project-hosted Element web: https://element-dev.freebsd.org/
- only for people who have an ID at
matrix-dev.freebsd.org.
More clients
Either browse https://matrix.org/ecosystem/clients/, or use the Change option that appears in matrix.to dialogues.
Public Spaces and Rooms
https://matrix.to/#/#public:matrix-dev.freebsd.org – the public FreeBSD space, which lists the rooms below, and more.
Active rooms:
| Lobby | lobby | #lobby:matrix-dev.freebsd.org | Suggested starting point. Here, you might chat about anything (within reason). Using the lobby for off-topic chat will help to keep the general room attractive, for people who want to discuss FreeBSD. |
| General Discussion | general | #general:matrix-dev.freebsd.org | General discussions related to FreeBSD |
| Developer Summit | devsummit | #devsummit:matrix-dev.freebsd.org | FreeBSD Developer Summits |
Hints
Screenshot: using an Element web app to join a FreeBSD Project-provided room
- click the search icon (circled, near top left)
- type or paste the address of a room
- accept the invitation to join.
Room names are not yet distinctive.
If ever you are disoriented: features such as the ⓘ (room info) button in Element web can reveal the FreeBSD context.
Screenshots:
- this general room appears to be KDE-related
- the info button shows that the room is on a ⋯.freebsd.org server (unrelated to KDE).
