chat

The chat system is located at https://chat.python.nz/. The idea is to complement  the NZPUG mailing list by having a system which supports real-time style communication, and also allowing for channels for different regions and interests.

The system uses the federated Matrix chat protocol. This means that if you already have a Matrix based account elsewhere, you should be able to use it with the chat.python.nz server. If not, it is easy and free to register an account and to get started.

Visiting https://chat.python.nz/ gives you the popular Riot web based client, but because Matrix is an open protocol, there are many other clients to choose from, including mobile phone apps.

In the Riot client you can use the Room Directory button at the bottom left to see the available rooms to join, like the one for your local meetup group.  

The server to configure your Matrix client is https://chat.python.nz/ (not the default matrix.org one).

Having trouble figuring out the chat? Hit https://github.com/NZPUG/chat.