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1. Fitheach (fitheach@mstdn.io)'s status on Monday, 06-Feb-2023 21:33:09 JST Fitheach

   Looking for suggestions for which instant messaging app to use.

   My requirement is for text communication and notification of such. Encryption would be nice. Preference for P2P.

   It is for my 'phone, so, needs to be on fdroid. I don't need conferencing, audio or video, as I have other solutions for those. I'd prefer some small, simple app.

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   • Fitheach (fitheach@mstdn.io)'s status on Monday, 06-Feb-2023 21:33:15 JST Fitheach

     in reply to

     • Dave M7TLB 🐞

     Update:

     I've installed and evaluated Briar. Some thoughts:

     * Adding a contact (remote) is a bit more involved than other apps (more secure).

     * Messages via the Internet are not instantaneous (many hops incl Tor).

     * Very simple interface, no bells or whistles. I like this.

     * Recent versions of Briar support sending images (thank goodness).

     * Being super secure & private feels good.

     Huge thanks to @thelovebug for making the evaluation possible.

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