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--- matrix [2024/01/15 23:20] – s/ m( hc9
+++ matrix [2024/02/28 20:36] (current) – [Getting started with Matrix on SDF] , hc9
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 What is Matrix?
-According to [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matrix_(protocol)|Wikipedia]], Matrix "is an open standard and communication protocol for real-time communication". Matrix should be feel familar for users of [[https:///wiki/Internet_Relay_Chat|IRC]], one of the first Internet communication protocols.
+According to [[wp>Matrix_(protocol)|Wikipedia]], Matrix "is an open standard and communication protocol for real-time communication". Matrix should be feel familar for users of [[wp>Internet_Relay_Chat|IRC]], one of the first Internet communication protocols.
-Like many modern social platforms, Matrix generally exists as multiple "federated" servers such that an account on one server allows access to many other servers. The SDF Matrix server -- **matrix.sdf.org** -- is a bit different: although rooms on remote servers are still accessible, for various reasons //login accounts are restricted to [[membership_levels#patron_lifetime_membership_level|SDF members]]//.
+Like many modern social platforms, Matrix generally exists as multiple "federated" servers such that an account on one server allows access to many other servers. The SDF Matrix server – **matrix.sdf.org** – is a bit different: although rooms ((With the exception of **''[matrix]''** //Space rooms//‚ or //Spaces//.)) on remote servers are still accessible, for various reasons //login accounts are restricted to [[membership_levels#patron_lifetime_membership_level|SDF members]]//.
+| The //[[matrix#notes|notes]]// section is mentioned to complement the //a bit different// ((SDF members may avoid this **''[matrix]''** server‚ if seeking [[wp>Parity|parity]] with the mentioned [[https://matrix.org/category/|categories]] or [[https://matrix.org/blog/|blog]]. [%%:!:%%] //external links//))\\ and //remote servers are still accessible// tutorial description. |
 ===== Getting an Account: =====
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 ===== Say hello! =====
-Once you've setup up your account -- you can change your display name, avatar, themes, media options, etc. via the "Settings" menu -- please join the //lobby// and say hi!  Posts in Matrix offer many formatting options as well as editting should the need arise.
+Once you've setup up your account – you can change your display name, avatar, themes, media options, etc. via the "Settings" menu – please join the //lobby// and say hi!  Posts in Matrix offer many formatting options as well as editting should the need arise.
 ===== Searching for Rooms/People =====
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 |  Donations for the SDF **''[matrix]''** server  |
 | • Visit //membership levels// for **[[membership_levels#where_to_send_donations_membership_dues|more options]]**. |
+=== Notes ===
 ^ //bboard// content: ^
 | TRACKER membership (SDF Membership)\\ SUBJECT .. matrix.sdf.org down?\\ <REQUESTS.13-Feb-21> |
-|//we were able to do some shuffling of data to create\\ more space. if you like //''matrix.sdf.org'' ((Invites are directed to [[:sdf|SDF]] members.))// please\\ consider making a donation and we'll apply that to\\ a new larger server.//|
+|//we were able to do some shuffling of data to create\\ more space. if you like //''matrix.sdf.org'' ((Invites are directed to [[:sdf|SDF]] members.))// please\\ consider ((Use [[bboard#browsing_messages|bboard]] uppercase //S// to search board //<ANNOUNCE>// for the word //matrix//.)) making a donation and we'll apply that to\\ a new larger server.//|