So I want to setup a messaging server in my home that works like Telegram or Whatsapp - it should use the local network as we plan on moving around a lot of photos and files between our devices for some projects

What should I use? XMPP? Or Matrix? Or is there something else that’s ideal for local networks?

Thanks!

  • somegeek
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    1 year ago

    I read your workflow. My suggestion is don’t use a messenger, use syncthing or a similar app on a local shared storage. it’s way better. you wouldn’t get duplicate files, it does its thing automatically, you can even have versioned files. and it’s not THAT hard that your parents won’t learn. pretty easy and straightforward.

    and for messaging, you can use matrix, IRC, briar.