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If I can install Signal or use bridges in the Matrix client, I don't see that being a problem.
by eximius 7y ago
If I can install Signal or use bridges in the Matrix client, I don't see that being a problem.
- mattl 7y agoThere’s a WhatsApp bridge?
- blacksmith_tb 7y agoI haven't tried it, but it looks like it[1]! 1: https://matrix.org/bridges#whats-app https://matrix.org/bridges#whats-app
- spondyl 7y agoThere is but it's powered by Whatsapp Web. Essentially, you scan a barcode which means notifications are received via Matrix but only so long as your device is on. If you have a physical server, you might want to opt for a cheap device that can sit next to your server, essentially meaning you're online 24/7 If you use a VPS, notifications will still be forwarded but only work while your phone is powered on. It's not a true replacement for Whatsapp as you still need it running on a device somewhere.
- throwaway8941 7y agoOr stick it into an Android emulator. It uses hardware virtualization extensions and works pretty fast these days.
- spondyl 7y agoThat is definitely true! I have no idea about the logistics of running an Android emulator headless on a VPS. Maybe you'd have to use VNC or something at first otherwise just host it locally?
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