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The FeministWiki chat service is based on the '''XMPP''' chat software standard, which is why it's possible to use it with such a wide array of programs and apps. | The FeministWiki chat service is based on the '''XMPP''' chat software standard, which is why it's possible to use it with such a wide array of programs and apps. | ||
== Web browser == | == Desktop PC == | ||
=== Web browser === | |||
Just visit the following page, and enter your FeministWiki username and password: | Just visit the following page, and enter your FeministWiki username and password: | ||
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[[File:Help-chat-01-listgroups.png|thumb|none|300px|The ''Query for groupchats'' icon, circled in yellow]] | [[File:Help-chat-01-listgroups.png|thumb|none|300px|The ''Query for groupchats'' icon, circled in yellow]] | ||
In the window that opens, enter the text | In the window that opens, enter the text '''groups.feministwiki.org''' and click on ''Show groupchats'' to search. | ||
[[File:Help-chat-02-listgroups.png|thumb|none|400px|The window for searching for groupchats]] | [[File:Help-chat-02-listgroups.png|thumb|none|400px|The window for searching for groupchats]] | ||
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Apart from chatting in groups, you can also message other members directly. Just click on their name in the list on the left to message them. | Apart from chatting in groups, you can also message other members directly. Just click on their name in the list on the left to message them. | ||
== Mozilla Thunderbird == | === Mozilla Thunderbird === | ||
Thunderbird is a popular [https://www.fsf.org/about/what-is-free-software free software] e-mail program. It also contains a chat feature that's compatible with the FeministWiki chat service. | Thunderbird is a popular [https://www.fsf.org/about/what-is-free-software free software] e-mail program. It also contains a chat feature that's compatible with the FeministWiki chat service. | ||
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Thunderbird doesn't offer an easy way to list all available groupchats. | Thunderbird doesn't offer an easy way to list all available groupchats. | ||
== Xabber | === Other options === | ||
Other chat programs with good quality include [https://gajim.org/ Gajim] and [https://www.pidgin.im/ Pidgin]. | |||
You might want to try these out if you feel nostalgic for the era of chat programs like ICQ or MSN Messenger, as their user interface follows that tradition. | |||
== Android smartphones and tablets == | |||
=== Xabber === | |||
If you're using an Android smartphone, you can use the XMPP app ''Xabber'' to use the FeministWiki chat while on the go. | If you're using an Android smartphone, you can use the XMPP app ''Xabber'' to use the FeministWiki chat while on the go. | ||
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[[File:Help-chat-09-xabber-group-search.png|thumb|none|300px|Groupchat search results]] | [[File:Help-chat-09-xabber-group-search.png|thumb|none|300px|Groupchat search results]] | ||
== iPhones and iPads == | |||
=== ChatSecure === | |||
For mobile Apple devices like the iPhone and iPad, you might want to try out the [https://chatsecure.org/ ChatSecure] app. | |||
(To-do: detailed instructions) | |||