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The fundamental structure of the Matrix network depends on the concept of a <b>homeserver</b>. Users sign up on one homeserver, and can chat to any room or user on any other federated homeserver.
Use require requires registration -- "guest" accounts have historically been implemented, but due to protocol limitations they are essentially throwaway "real" accounts, and suffer from the negative consequences of this [https://vtluug.org/w/index.php?title=Matrix&action=submit#Issues_with_the_Matrix_Protocol|detailed below].
A "Matrix room" is the equivalent of an IRC channel. A "Space" is the semantic equivalent to a Discord Server or Slack Workspace. Confusingly, a user doesn't need to be in a Space to chat in one of the rooms within. On top of this, rooms don't need to be contained within a Space.
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* #vtluug-g:matrix.vtluug.org
** the main channel, bridged to [[pound vtluug|#vtluug]] on IRC
The registration token for the homeserver is 'gohokies'.
== Babby's Guide to Using Matrix ==
This is a (pictoral!) step-by-step guide to registering with our homeserver and joining #vtluug-g:matrix.org using our element instance.
The trickiest part is registration, which uses the reg token 'gohokies'.
First, visit [https://element.vtluug.org element.vtluug.org].
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