Software Freedom Day

To celebrate the Software Freedom Day on September 18th, we are having
an online VanLUG meetup this Saturday at 5 pm.

Program:

• 5:00 pm presentation about Matrix, the open source alternative to
  Discord, Slack and WhatsApp
• 5:30 pm Q&A session with Roland Tanglao, support engineer at Element

There are two ways to attend:

1. RECOMMENDED: Install the Matrix client Element.io on your computer
   or phone, and join the channel #vanlug:matrix.org to watch the
   presentation from within Element. You can also interact with other
   VanLUG members on the channel and ask questions.

OR

2. Keep an eye on this mailing list to get an URL we send out right
   before the event starts. Using that URL you can watch the video stream
   of the event.

## What is Matrix?

Matrix is a decentralized and fully open source based communications
network that provides secure text, voice and video chat between
individuals and in groups. It has the potential to replace closed
systems such as Discord and Slack or centralized systems like WhatsApp
and Telegram.

## What is Element?

Element is one of the most popular client programs to Matrix. Similar
to how email works, there are multiple client programs that can send
and receive messages in Matrix. Element is the most popular one and it
can be installed on most mobile phones, Linux desktops or even used
simply via a browser.

## Links

https://matrix.org/
https://element.io/get-started
https://www.softwarefreedomday.org/

PS. Install Element right now so that you are sure to have everything
working before the event starts! :)