NeoChat: A cross-platform desktop client for using Matrix
How good Linux users or users of the Linuxverse, we usually use all free and open technologies in the form of applications, platforms, systems and services, to manage our communications and data shipments. However, many of us tend to have multipurpose application to Telegram, despite not being 100% free or open, although it is free. Since, it is usually very reliable, safe, stable and robust for many types of use. And in addition, it has a huge global Community of fans of free software, open source and GNU/Linux, grouped into Channels and Groups.
But, when it comes to using the most a communication mechanism that is as free and open as possibleWithout a doubt, the use of Matrix, as an open protocol for decentralized and secure communications, takes the prize or the best preferences for many. And since it is free and open, we can use it on any of the most popular operating systems in the world (Windows, macOS and GNU/Linux) and with various desktop clients. Therefore, today we will introduce you to the cross-platform desktop client for Matrix called «NeoChat ».
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But, before starting this present publication on «NeoChat», the instant messaging application that uses the open Matrix communication protocol, we recommend exploring a previous related post with the theme of Communications:
NeoChat: A cross-platform desktop client for using Matrix
What is NeoChat?
In its own section within the official website of KDE Project applications, this useful application is briefly described as follows:
NeoChat is a client for Matrix, the decentralized communications protocol for instant messaging. It allows you to send text messages, videos and sound files to your family, co-workers and friends. It uses the KDE infrastructure and in particular Kirigami to provide a converged experience across many platforms.
While, in his official section within KDE GitHub, they add that NeoChat also makes use of other KDE frameworks, such as libQuotient, which is a Qt-based SDK for the Matrix protocol.
Furthermore, NeoChat supports everything in the current stable specification of said protocol, except for the notable exceptions of VoIP, threading, and some end-to-end encryption features. And, a few less important omissions due to the fact that the Matrix specification is constantly evolving. However, NeoChat also allows numerous unstable features, such as using Polls, Stickers, and Location Events.
How is it used and is its current user interface?
Once installed via terminal in the usual way for each one and from our own repositories with the corresponding and preferred CLI/GUI package manager, or via Flatpak o Snap, we just have to execute it. And once it is open, we log in with our Matrix network user data so we can navigate its interface, and explore and join various Linux communities in Matrix.
All this, as shown in the following screenshots:
Matrix It is an open standard for interoperable and decentralized communications. It is friendly with recent technologies and, above all, it is very flexible to communicate with other old and new protocols (currently it is 100% compatible with XMPP and IRC, but also with Slack, Skype and Lync). The idea is the same: a standard that can be implemented by anyone and that allows communication even if your server or service is different from mine. Matrix: A new hope for decentralized communication
Summary
In summary, and regardless of whether you currently use and prefer Telegram as your favorite application to communicate and interact with your family, friends from home, university or work, and other acquaintances in the Linux field; It is always good to have an alternative way or tool, as free and open as possible that allows us to achieve the same objective. And without a doubt, an application like «NeoChat» for the Desktop or others Similar clients like Element, which is also for computers and mobile phones, will be ideal for this, thanks to the use of the open Matrix protocol.
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