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?

  • Shimitar@downonthestreet.euEnglish
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    13 hours ago

    I have gone down the matrix rabbit hole but i choose Continuwity, which is the successor to Conduwuit after the community drama.

    It’s a rust server alternative to synapse, it’s lightweight and works very well.

    Fuck synapse, it’s a colossal pain for small servers, not worth it. I also actively avoid anything related to the company behind it since I think they poison what matrix could be.

    I wish I started with XMPP, but now I am selfhosted on matrix, so.