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I'm looking into a few different chat servers, probably just for family on my tailnet.

I like the idea that simplex allows video chat. My server is a repurposed optiplex 3060so I think it should be able to handle it. Is anyone doing this? Do you think it's worth it?

Should I be considering other options like XMPP?

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[–] Cyber@feddit.uk 10 points 1 week ago (2 children)

+1 for XMPP

I'm also hoping to self-host Prosidy (when I get a spare evening / weekend), so if you could post your notes that would be good.

There are some good notes on the Arch Wiki if that helps

[–] starkzarn@infosec.pub 6 points 1 week ago

Arch wiki never fails to deliver!

[–] starkzarn@infosec.pub 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)
[–] Cyber@feddit.uk 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Nice breakdown

+1 for including the word "behoove" in your blog

[–] starkzarn@infosec.pub 2 points 1 week ago

😆 +1 for reading enough to see that! Thank you!

I'm one of those people that ends up using the vocabulary I once learned to get the most value out of it. Would hate to waste all that. Haha.