does it work on linux yet without creating a million sandboxes for itself and eventually running the system out of memory?

it's done this on everyplatform ive thrown it on.

one other thing: do i still need a phone # to sign up? i dont use a smartphone anymore.

thanky much :)

How will you ensure people don’t have a false sense of privacy, if an old Signal version will still show the phone number?

“Note that even once these features reach everyone, both you and the people you are chatting with on Signal will need to be using the most updated version of the app to take advantage of them.”

thanks 😍

This is really awesome 👏

This reminds me to push the donate button 😅☝️

will there also be a solution to use Signal while having no mobile phone at all?

Like its completely normal on Jabber/XMPP and Matrix?

it seems you have not publicly documented how the usernames feature works in terms of the back-end.

If the Feds subpoena Signal with a username, what data will they get from you? Will they get the user’s phone number? In reverse, if the Feds subpoena a phone number, will they get the associated username? What about one’s history of numbers/usernames?

hey @mollyim when can we see expect to these features in molly? thanks!

@signalapp

congratulations! 🎉

It was a long time coming, but we are all very glad it's finally here.

Wait, does this mean you finally don't announce to absolutely everyone who has my number that I just installed Signal?

Because for a privacy focused app, that always seemed like a gross violation of basic privacy.

I look forward to trying it in about 3 or 4 months.

The following text is hidden in a pop-up link:

"Each version of the Signal app expires after about 90 days, after which people on the older version will need to update to the latest version of Signal. This means that in about 90 days, your phone number privacy settings will be honored by everyone using an official Signal app. "

I've used Signal continuously with several contacts since about 2021 (?). I like the fact that we've progressed.

2022: Can I just get a Signal account without providing my phone number?

Redditors on /r/signal: You are wrong and bad for wanting that, also stupid.

2024: Hey, this cool thing!

Redditors: Of course it's cool! It's obvious!

and yes, it is. Glad Signal got it worked out. It's a great benefit, IMO, and I'm proud of the team for getting it done.

Noch ein Erklärvideo zur Manipulationstechnik „Falsches Dilemma“):

(Video von #UseTheNews, mehr hier learn.hoou.de/mod/page/view.ph…)