commit 398021ddf2edaacaeb8391b2aa732ccdefae9bc0 Author: jahway603 Date: Sat May 15 15:23:50 2021 -0400 matrix howto draft diff --git a/README.md b/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d3ba5c0 --- /dev/null +++ b/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,79 @@ +# matrix-howto + +![Matrix-is-real](images/matrix-is-real.jpeg?raw=true) + +This howto will help you start using Matrix. I will take you thru the process to download the client, how to setup your account, and then teach you how to use the Matrix. [Here is a small video explaining what Matrix is.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BieAw6lwntU) + +## Download a client + +There are a couple of different clients out there, but most use Element, which was created by the same people who created Matrix. + +If you do not want to put it on a phone, then just use the Element web client or download the desktop client for your operating system. + +On Android, I suggest you NOT install from the G00g Play "Toy" Store and do the following instead: + +1. Install F-Droid store, which you can do with this QR. + +![download-fdroid-qr-code](images/download-fdroid-qr.png) + +1. Open F-Droid and search for [Element](https://f-droid.org/en/packages/im.vector.app/). + +1. Install Element and go to the next section. + +On iOS (Apple), install [Element app from their store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/element-messenger/id1083446067). + +## Creating a Matrix Account + +Now one of the **major advantages** to Matrix is that it is decentralized and federated. What this means is that each Matrix server talks to each other and that a user with an account on one server is able to communicate with other users on different servers. [Here is a small video explaining it.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BieAw6lwntU) Feel free to read up on more of that if you'd like, but it is outside of scope here. + +### First: Choose the server you want + +The Matrix server I use is hosted by PrivacyTools, and you can use this server if you want to by [visiting here](https://privacytools.io/services/chat/). Again, the awesome thing about Matrix is that you can create an account on any server (and can even host your own server if you want to). + +[Here is a small list of some different servers and you can choose what you want.](https://glowers.club/wiki/doku.php?id=wiki:newfriends#what_homeserver_should_i_use) + +And yet [another list](https://publiclist.anchel.nl/) for you to choose from. + +### Second: Create the account + +* Here you will substitute which Matrix server you chose and follow along with these instructions. + +Depending upon what you are using, please refer to these clearly written tutorials with screenshots written by the Monero Core Team. I believe their server is public, so you are free to use their server if you wanted to. +* [How to join Matrix via Web](https://forum.monero.space/d/79-how-to-join-the-monero-core-team-matrix-server-web) +* [How to join Matrix via Android](https://forum.monero.space/d/81-how-to-join-the-monero-core-team-matrix-server-android) +* [How to join Matrix via Apple iPhone](https://forum.monero.space/d/82-how-to-join-the-monero-core-team-matrix-server-apple-ios) + +* Now you should have a Matrix account on the server you chose. + +## Now how do I use Matrix? + +![you-can-do-it](images/you-can-do-it.jpeg) + +Now you just have to familiarize yourself with this new software. You will be able to join any Matrix chatroom on any server, so there are a ton out there. Do not get overwhelmed & I'm going to include some other tutorials below to help you get familiar with Element. + +1. Check under the [section titled "Getting Connected" here](https://frontpagelinux.com/tutorials/beginners-guide-how-to-get-started-with-element-matrix/) to learn more about how to join rooms. + +1. I will have to add more but this is the first draft... + +### Hush has a Matrix room + +![Trust in Hush](images/baby-hush-hush.gif) + +Feel free to join the Hush puppies on Matrix. +Our channel is #hush:privacytools.io, so come on down! + +#### Other resources + +* [This site has good info](https://glowers.club/wiki/doku.php?id=wiki:newfriends). + +## That wraps it up! + +And if you are wondering "Why not Signal?", then you can learn more about their shitcoin (called MobileCoin) and why you do not want it in your life in [this recent video here from The Hated One](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJoO2uWrX1M). **Signal can not be trusted anymore...** + +And here's a Quote from the [The MobileCoin Foundation](https://www.mobilecoin.foundation/about) website: + +``` +At MobileCoin, we believe governments have a legitimate interest in regulating the economic lives of their citizens. +``` + +I don't want that in my life. 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