We had a wonderful all-free-software NixCon 2020 a few months ago (with live talks via Jitsi for talker but not audience for better networking topology). All the code is in <a href="https://github.com/nixcon/nixcon-video-infra" rel="nofollow">https://github.com/nixcon/nixcon-video-infra</a>.<p>It's probably too close to FOSDOM for the Element crew to hop on the Nix bandwagon for this project, alas, but I look forward to seeing the FOSDEM effort and and ours cross-pollinate in the future!
I have set up synapse myself a few months ago for my personal domain. I am a happy user so, have been bridging my different chat applications through it.<p>There is one caveat: looks like "agreeing on how to do video" is not a Matrix standard; it's in the UI configuration or "widgets", which means only matrix/element combo is "properly" supported (with caveats).<p>Has anyone had success running video calls over Matrix without Element? Is there any movement on the protocol side?<p>Extending to this thread, will non-element applications have reasonable support for watching (video) fosdem?
Last year i skipped FOSDEM after attending the previous 5 years.<p>Every time i felt miserable on the day with less interesting talks - it is just too overcrowded and if you do not commit to a room for the whole day without leaving the room you are basically screwed. This is the only conference where i weigh my biological needs against talk topics - is topic XYZ worth suffering or should i go pee?<p>I think limiting the number of participants would greatly benefit FOSDEM, even if it means that some people miss it.
Matrix has such incredible potential, but is still missing a mainstream-focused IM client with a beautiful UI and appealing UX. If there are any Swift devs looking for a passion/side project like this, hit me up (link in bio)!
Brussels Hackerspace (HSBXL) is using Matrix, but I am sorry to say, but the Element app sucks a bit, it tries to fetch a full history at first shot, nullifying my end user experience.<p>I deinstalled the app and went back to IRC.
Great to see Matrix progress. Big fan of Matrix me for sure.<p>Personal opinion as a frequent conference attendee, I do not like pre-recorded talks.<p>I see why they are doing it, but I think its at the expense of conference experience.<p>There will be less motivation to be there to watch when you can view online later.
Matrix is amazing but even as a programmer I have no idea what their Security and Privacy page means. If it is meant for masses then average Joe should be able to understand it.
« folks can jump on board and participate via their own servers, clients, bridges, bots etc »<p>Last time I checked, there was only one server really developped, not lagging behind, did that change recently ?