diff --git a/content/posts/_index.md b/content/posts/_index.md index 08072a8..1068a5c 100644 --- a/content/posts/_index.md +++ b/content/posts/_index.md @@ -2,5 +2,5 @@ title = "Guides" sort_by = "date" paginate_by = 10 -description = "All guides are maintained - see the changelog." +description = 'All guides are maintained.' +++ diff --git a/content/posts/e2ee/index.md b/content/posts/e2ee/index.md index 468e67e..03a36de 100644 --- a/content/posts/e2ee/index.md +++ b/content/posts/e2ee/index.md @@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ Like all peer-to-peer communication, Cwtch requires *synchronous* communication, Any Cwtch user can turn the app on their phone or computer into an untrusted server to host a group chat, though this is best for temporary needs like an event or short-term coordination, because the device needs to stay powered on for it to work. Medium-term untrusted servers can be set up on a spare Android device that can stay on, and longer-term servers can be self-hosted on a VPS if you know Linux system administration. Once the server exists, contacts can be invited to use it. You can create a group chat with only two people, which enables asynchronous direct messages. ->**Note**: [**Briar**](https://briarproject.org) is another application which works in a similar way (with peer-to-peer and Tor), and uses the [Bramble Transport Protocol](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/wikis/A-Quick-Overview-of-the-Protocol-Stack) (BTP). The main distinguishing feature of Briar is that it continues to function [even when underlying network infrastructure is down](https://briarproject.org/how-it-works/). It was [audited in 2017](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/wikis/FAQ#has-briar-been-independently-audited). Unfortunately, Briar Desktop does not yet work with Tails or Qubes-Whonix, because it cannot [use the system Tor](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/2095). Unlike Cwtch, to add a contact on Briar, you must both add each other first. You can either exchange `briar://` links or scan a contact’s QR code if they are nearby. +>**Note**: [**Briar**](https://briarproject.org) is another application which works in a similar way (with peer-to-peer and Tor), and uses the [Bramble Transport Protocol](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/wikis/A-Quick-Overview-of-the-Protocol-Stack) (BTP). The main distinguishing feature of Briar is that it continues to function [even when underlying network infrastructure is down](https://briarproject.org/how-it-works/). It was [audited in 2017](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/wikis/FAQ#has-briar-been-independently-audited). Unfortunately, Briar Desktop does not yet work with Tails or Qubes-Whonix, because it cannot [use the system Tor](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/2095). Unlike Cwtch, to connect with a contact on Briar, you must both add each other first. You can either exchange `briar://` links or scan a contact’s QR code if they are nearby. [Briar Mailbox](https://briarproject.org/download-briar-mailbox/) enables asynchronous communication.
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Cwtch Installation on Tails
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There is no Tor Stream Isolation for Cwtch on Tails, so each session must be run in a unique Tails session, or can otherwise be associated with Tor Browser activity, etc.