Signal will finally let you transfer your encrypted chat history to new linked devices

[phoenixz@lemmy.ca]

So is there a signal alternative that is fully open source and not under control of one single company?

Bett as I understand it, it's still from a company and still locked to the whims of a CEO and I'm done with that.

What's the best alternative?

[ozymandias117@lemmy.world]

Matrix as a protocol, and the official client is Element.

I'm baffled Signal didn't support transferring chats... I thought it was supposed to be easier than Matrix

[earthman@my-place.social]

@ForgottenFlux @phoenixz
I'm not sure how it compares, but I'm enjoying XMPP with OMEMO

[laintrain@lemmy.dbzer0.com]

We are all but dust, my friend.

That's very fatalistic. In the end, unfortunately, for now, maybe, but that doesn't mean the journey doesn't have memories worth making and things worth keeping, especially when it comes to our bonds with others, and especially when it's just undeniably useful, or we'd never have invented writing.

And I guess you've got nothing to offer there

I mean I gave the reasons many times over? From personal to purely practical. If they don't seem to have value to you, that's on you. I don't know what else you want?

Implying that the only value I recognize is monetary? Don't be a dick.

You're the one who said you'd keep them for a podcast? I'm sorry, I don't mean to be a dick, i was just going off what you said.

[victorz@lemmy.world]

I know right. I wish more people used it. It's nice and simple. No fuss in the way. And especially now with chat transfers. Should be Gucci.

[petter1@lemm.ee]

Still a good time in that context 🤭

[petter1@lemm.ee]

Yea, that was what I meant to say with my comment linux phone gang rise up!

[toynbee@lemmy.world]

Fair enough.

[shape4985@lemmy.ml]

Simplex chat is a great alternative. I use both signal and simplex simultaneously

[shape4985@lemmy.ml]

You need a phone number to register but then you can create a username and choose to hide your number

[pedroapero@lemmy.ml]

indeed, I have this daily archive backed-up via syncthing like any other data.

[supernova1051@sh.itjust.works]

Last I checked Threema was at least just as good as Signal. Unfortunately Threema is a paid app, which makes it really difficult to for me to recommend as there are many opposed to paying for apps for various reasons. I stick with Signal and even being free (I do donate monthly) I've struggled to get people to switch. I find Signals approach of being donation funded to be more equitable and accessible.