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Understanding messaging protocols: XMPP and Matrix
In the world of real-time communication, two prominent protocols often come into discussion: XMPP and Matrix. Both protocols aim to provide robust and secure messaging
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Saying Goodbye to ICQ !
With ICQ shutting down on June 26, 2024, I can’t help but feel nostalgic. Remember your old ICQ UIN? I tried to find mine but no luck. How about you? Do you remember yours?
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ejabberd Docs now using MkDocs
The ejabberd Docs website did just get a major rework: new content management system, reorganized navigation, improved markdown, and several improvements!
2 min readMatrix gateway setup with ejabberd
As of version 24.02, ejabberd is shipped with a Matrix gateway and can participate in the Matrix federation. This means that an XMPP client can exchange messages with Matrix users or rooms. Let’s see how to configure your ejabberd to enable this gateway.
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WebPush support on your fluux.io instance
We’re excited to announce the latest enhancement to Fluux.io services – the integration of WebPush support. This significant update extends our services beyond
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Happy New Year: Celebrating 21 Years of Innovation with ejabberd
Time flies, and it’s hard to believe that ejabberd, our beloved open-source project, celebrated its 21st anniversary last November 16th! It’s a milestone
2 min readInstant Messaging: Protocols are “Commons”, Let’s Take Them Seriously
TLDR; Thirty years after the advent of the first instant messaging services, we still haven’t reached the stage where instant messaging platforms can freely
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