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The author says they're using Signal, but they obviously aren't on their phone. It looks like getting access to Signal on a "desktop" requires it being on your
by syntheticnature 6y ago
The author says they're using Signal, but they obviously aren't on their phone. It looks like getting access to Signal on a "desktop" requires it being on your phone -- which seems like a potential future chicken/egg problem.
- Mediterraneo10 6y agoWith signal-cli and perhaps other third-party clients, you can register a new Signal account on an ordinary computer. You do need a phone to receive the Signal confirmation SMS, but that can even be a dumbphone. Obviously signal-cli is never going to be a solution for the mass public, but using it is an option for some HN readers – this is a "news for nerds" website.
- mssundaram 6y agoYeah that part confuses me too