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 * hello.math.uzh.ch is something like !WhatsApp, Slack, Skype, ... - '''but hosted & controlled at I-MATH!'''

  
* The video calls are managed via [[https://jitsi.org/what-is-jitsi/|jitsi.org]]
 * hello.math.uzh.ch is something like !WhatsApp, Slack, Skype, ... - '''but hosted & controlled at I-MATH!''' 
 * The video calls are managed via [[https://jitsi.org/what-is-jitsi/|jitsi.org]]
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 * Do Video Calls.  * Do Conference Video Calls.
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 * Send files to someone, or a channel.
 * Search all your messages.
 * Send files (channel or direct to a person).
 * Search/find all your messages.
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 * Copy screenshots to someone via clipboard.
 * If you're not online and a message is directed to you: receive notifications by email (you have to verify your email first under 'My Account').
 * Copy screenshots to someone via clipboard (no 'file save' necessary).
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 * Start a '''voting''' via posting emoticons: The other users has to click on the emoticon - a counter is shown.
 * 'Pin' and 'Star' messages.
 * Start a '''voting''' via emoticons: The other users has to click on the emoticon - a counter is shown.
 * 'Pin' messages: will be shown on top for everyone in the channel.
 * 'Star' messages: quickly mark those messages you like or to remember yourself something to do.
 * Do some math (([[https://apis.reiske.tech/math|examples]]), type: {{{
/math derivative("2x^2 + 3x + 4", "x")
}}}
 * Search & send clips, e.g. 'cat failed', type:{{{
/giphy cat failed
}}}

= Thoughts about chat =

 * + Chat is efficient for quick notices or discussions.
 * + Chat keeps your email inbox more clean: only the '''important''' things will be send as email.
 * + Easy creation of channels helps to bring people together for specific topics each - think of a channel like an 'email list'.
 * ++ Persons are reliable identified.
 * - Another level of notifications.
 * - Too much traffic (chats) on a channel - too less work done in the same time.

= Tips =

 * Desktop App:

   * On first startup you'll asked about the server address: https://hello.math.uzh.ch
   * On the login screen you don't see the cursor: just start to type.
   * Activate desktop notifications: View > Tray Icon (click on it '''two''' times).

 * Never miss a message when offline: verify your email under 'My Account' and you'll receive an email if a chat message mentions you directly.

hello.math.uzh.ch: Chat / Video Conference Call / Screen Sharing / File Transfer

Product

Rocket.Chat

URL

https://hello.math.uzh.ch (use it via Browser)

Apps

Windows, Mac, Linux: https://rocket.chat/install.
Mobile: check the appstores for iOS, Android

Thinlinc

Applications > Internet > Rocket.Chat

I-MATH user

Login with your I-MATH credentials.

Non I-MATH Users

Register with your email

  • hello.math.uzh.ch is something like WhatsApp, Slack, Skype, ... - but hosted & controlled at I-MATH!

  • The video calls are managed via jitsi.org

Features

  • Create open or private channel (=groups).
    • Invite members to your channel (if is not public).
  • Do Conference Video Calls.
  • Do Screen Sharing (start a video call, then share your screen).
  • Send files (channel or direct to a person).
  • Search/find all your messages.
  • Start a new thread on answering to a message via 'Reply in thread'.
  • Copy screenshots to someone via clipboard (no 'file save' necessary).
  • Mark messages with emoticons.
  • Start a voting via emoticons: The other users has to click on the emoticon - a counter is shown.

  • 'Pin' messages: will be shown on top for everyone in the channel.
  • 'Star' messages: quickly mark those messages you like or to remember yourself something to do.
  • Do some math ((examples), type:

    /math derivative("2x^2 + 3x + 4", "x")
  • Search & send clips, e.g. 'cat failed', type:

    /giphy cat failed

Thoughts about chat

  • + Chat is efficient for quick notices or discussions.
  • + Chat keeps your email inbox more clean: only the important things will be send as email.

  • + Easy creation of channels helps to bring people together for specific topics each - think of a channel like an 'email list'.
  • ++ Persons are reliable identified.
  • - Another level of notifications.
  • - Too much traffic (chats) on a channel - too less work done in the same time.

Tips

  • Desktop App:
    • On first startup you'll asked about the server address: https://hello.math.uzh.ch

    • On the login screen you don't see the cursor: just start to type.
    • Activate desktop notifications: View > Tray Icon (click on it two times).

  • Never miss a message when offline: verify your email under 'My Account' and you'll receive an email if a chat message mentions you directly.

PublicMathWiki: hello (last edited 2021-02-03 10:19:53 by eseide)