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> ...assumes you know what Matrix is ... Matrix is a chat protocol. It works like chatting over GIT (distributed databases) and is more like a team messenger l

• kitkat_new 3y ago
  > and is more like a team messenger like Mattermost or Zulip. if at all, Element is this. Matrix doesn't really care about what type of users the clients target
  • gbraad 3y ago
    And that is my point. While I use Matrix, it is confusing by itself as you need the client, which was hosted as riot.im, now element, etc. For a newcomer this page is just as confusing whle it could be a great entry as it being so lightweight compared to the actual Matrix server. Some additional notes will help a lot.
    • CameronNemo 3y ago
      I also lost contact with a Matrix user during the riot.im -> element.io switch, so I empathize. But I think the flexibility and interoperability of Matrix is worth the additional complexity. Allowing different clients can be a major boon to accessibility, as blind or sight impaired users can use their own specialized client. Not to mention adapting to device form factor. Traditional workstation, tablet, phone all have different needs.