=== authentication and encryption ===

This page has been copied from the '''MCH2022''' source.

'''''It seems CAcert does not provide certificates as [https://cacert.org CAcert.org] is not secure. Will look into this and modify this page accordingly'''''

Conversations are encrypted based on PKI certificates, Mumble uses a self-signed certificate client-side. <br />

If you'd like to configure your own certificate client-side, for instance, a CAcert one, you'll need to follow these steps:

* Generate a private key and Certificate Signing Request (don't worry about the proper C/ST/L/O/OU questions, information in the CSR will be ignored by CAcert).
openssl req -utf8 -nodes -sha256 -newkey rsa:4096 -keyout username-mumble.key -out username-mumble.csr

* Issue a "Client Certificate" based on the CSR via the CAcert website (the Common Name will be one of your email addresses you've verified with CAcert)
:* Include your name.
:* Un-check ''Enable certificate login with this certificate''.
* Download the certificate and the [https://www.cacert.org/index.php?id=3 CAcert Root certificates].
* Combine the private key, certificate, Intermediate CA certificate ("Class 3 PKI key") and the CA Root certificate ("Class 1 PKI key") into a single PKCS12 file.

openssl pkcs12 -export -out username-mumble.pkcs12 -inkey username-mumble.key -in username-mumble.pem -certfile CAcert_Class_3_Root.pem -certfile CA_Cert_Signing_Authority.pem

* Import the PKCS12 file into the Mumble client.

Make sure you also trust the CAcert Root certificates locally, or else the Mumble client will fail to connect, as the client also checks the issuers of the imported certificate.
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=== authentication and encryption ===

This page has been copied from the '''MCH2022''' source.

Conversations are encrypted based on PKI certificates, Mumble uses a self-signed certificate client-side. <br />

'''''It seems CAcert does not provide certificates as [https://cacert.org CAcert.org] is not secure. Will look into this and modify this page accordingly'''''

If you'd like to configure your own certificate client-side, for instance, a CAcert one, you'll need to follow these steps:

* Generate a private key and Certificate Signing Request (don't worry about the proper C/ST/L/O/OU questions, information in the CSR will be ignored by CAcert).
openssl req -utf8 -nodes -sha256 -newkey rsa:4096 -keyout username-mumble.key -out username-mumble.csr

* Issue a "Client Certificate" based on the CSR via the CAcert website (the Common Name will be one of your email addresses you've verified with CAcert)
:* Include your name.
:* Un-check ''Enable certificate login with this certificate''.
* Download the certificate and the [https://www.cacert.org/index.php?id=3 CAcert Root certificates].
* Combine the private key, certificate, Intermediate CA certificate ("Class 3 PKI key") and the CA Root certificate ("Class 1 PKI key") into a single PKCS12 file.

openssl pkcs12 -export -out username-mumble.pkcs12 -inkey username-mumble.key -in username-mumble.pem -certfile CAcert_Class_3_Root.pem -certfile CA_Cert_Signing_Authority.pem

* Import the PKCS12 file into the Mumble client.

Make sure you also trust the CAcert Root certificates locally, or else the Mumble client will fail to connect, as the client also checks the issuers of the imported certificate.
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Mumble

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== Server ==
The mumble server can be found at [https://mumble.mch2022.org https://mumble.mch2022.org]. Default port (64738), no password required.

== Client ==
Download a client from the [https://wiki.mumble.info/ Mumble] website and/or see the [https://wiki.mumble.info/wiki/Installing_Mumble Installing Mumble] guidelines. Also, this is not a ''next-next-finish-alldone'' type of software, you '''need''' to configure it properly '''before''' joining a meeting. Make sure to follow the setup and audio-tuning wizard and tweak as appropriate.

Optionally, you can install a [[Mumble_authentication|client certificate]].

== Meetings ==
The mumble server can be used for meetings by any team or project.

=== Bi-weekly orga meeting ===

There is a bi-weekly open orga meeting. For the dates see [[Meetings]].

If you want to join that meeting please check if your sound settings are ok - do not configure it in the channel please.

Also if you are "just listening" please mute yourself.

=== How to behave ===

If you want to participate in a meeting please consider the following:
* Properly configure your client '''in advance'''.
* Use a headset, or at least earphones or non-open headphones instead.
* Make sure you have push-to-talk configured. Protip:
:# Push the button
:# ... (Wait a second)
:# Start talking
:# Stop talking
:# Release the button
:# Profit!
* Make sure your surroundings are noise- and distraction-free environments
* If you know you're not going to participate and just listen in: ''mute yourself''

Headphones will reduce feedback loops/echoes massively. Proper Push-To-Talk discipline reduces random/background noises in the channel, which is important if you have a room with many people in it. <br />
Thank you for maintaining a healthy signal-to-noise ratio!

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Mumble

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== Server ==
The mumble server can be found at [https://mumble.mch2022.org https://mumble.mch2022.org]. Default port (64738), no password required.

== Client ==
Download a client from the [https://wiki.mumble.info/ Mumble] website and/or see the [https://wiki.mumble.info/wiki/Installing_Mumble Installing Mumble] guidelines. Also, this is not a ''next-next-finish-alldone'' type of software, you '''need''' to configure it properly '''before''' joining a meeting. Make sure to follow the setup and audio-tuning wizard and tweak as appropriate.

Optionally, you can install a [[Mumble_authentication|client certificate]].

== Meetings ==
The mumble server can be used for meetings by any team or project.

=== Bi-weekly orga meeting ===

There is a bi-weekly open orga meeting. For the dates see [[Meetings]].

If you want to join that meeting please check if your sound settings are ok - do not configure it in the channel please.

Also if you are "just listening" please mute yourself.

=== How to behave ===

If you want to participate in a meeting please consider the following:
* Properly configure your client '''in advance'''.
* Use a headset, or at least earphones or non-open headphones instead.
* Make sure you have push-to-talk configured. Protip:
:# Push the button
:# ... (Wait a second)
:# Start talking
:# Stop talking
:# Release the button
:# Profit!
* Make sure your surroundings are noise- and distraction-free environments
* If you know you're not going to participate and just listen in: ''mute yourself''

Headphones will reduce feedback loops/echoes massively. Proper Push-To-Talk discipline reduces random/background noises in the channel, which is important if you have a room with many people in it. Thank you for maintaining a healthy signal-to-noise ratio!

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IRC

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== Where to find us ==
Join the chatter at [ircs://irc.oftc.net/why2025 #why2025 on OFTC]. <br />
New to IRC or don't have a webclient? Use a web-based [https://webchat.oftc.net/?randomnick=1&channels=why2025&prompt=1 web client].

== What is IRC ==

IRC, or ''Internet Relay Chat'', is one of the oldest still active chat protocols on the internet. It is typically used with IRC clients that connect to IRC servers, which are grouped in IRC networks. Being a very open protocol, IRC does not prescribe any single specific program to use, so there are many to choose from, and they all work differently. If that sounds like too much work, the [https://webchat.oftc.net/?randomnick=1&channels=why2025&prompt=1 web client] is an easy way to skip all that. Do note, however, using a full IRC client gives more features and is more comfortable for long term sessions. Most seasoned IRC users leave their IRC clients connected 24/7!

A note for the IRC newbies among us: unlike most newer chat technologies, IRC is a "you had to be there" thing. You can't scroll back to conversations that happened before you joined the channel. To enjoy IRC, you will need to actually be present in the channel. So please be patient and wait for replies (and be forgiving if everybody seems to be asleep; just come back another time and try again.)

== WHY2025 IRC channels ==

Main channel: #why2025 on [https://webchat.oftc.net OFTC].

* Badge is at #badgeteam
* Volunteering is at #why2025-volunteers
* Family Zone is at #why2025-family

For the IRC channels for individual teams see the [[Teams]] page.

== IRC Clients ==

Recommended open source IRC clients

'''Browser'''
* [https://webchat.oftc.net/?randomnick=1&channels=why2025&prompt=1 web chat] Recommended for beginners

'''Graphical'''
* [https://hexchat.github.io/ HexChat]
* [https://quassel-irc.org/ Quassel] Client+Server, client can have intermittent internet and you still get all the messages. Like a bouncer, just better

'''Terminal based'''
* [https://irssi.org/ irssi]
* [https://weechat.org/ Weechat]
* [https://bitchx.sourceforge.net/ BitchX] Fork of ircII
* [http://www.eterna23.net/ircii/ ircII] '''''(Insecure link)'''''
Feel free to edit this page and add your own recommendation. But please only include open source clients that you actually recommend :)

A huge list of IRC clients is available on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_Internet_Relay_Chat_clients Wikipedia]

== Matrix ==

There's a Matrix bridge that allows bidirectional access to the WHY2025 channels, for users of the Matrix federated chat network.
* Go to [https://app.element.io/ Matrix] or install the mobile app ([https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/element/id1083446067?mt=8 iOS] or [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=im.vector.app Android])
* Register and/or login (free account on matrix.org works fine)
* In the web app:
:* Explore rooms
:* Search for #_oftc_#CHANNEL:matrix.org, for example: #_oftc_#why2025:matrix.org, #_oftc_#why2025-volunteers:matrix.org or #_oftc_#why2025-family:matrix.org. For the IRC channels for individual teams see the [[Teams]] page.
:* Join (even if the room is not "found")
* In IOS:
:* Join a room (for example by pressing the + button)
:* Enter #_oftc_#CHANNEL:matrix.org, for example: #_oftc_#why2025:matrix.org, #_oftc_#why2025-volunteers:matrix.org or #_oftc_#why2025-family:matrix.org. For the IRC channels for individual teams see the [[Teams]] page.
* In Android:
:* Search for a room (for example by pressing the #+ button)
:* Enter #_oftc_#CHANNEL:matrix.org, for example: #_oftc_#why2025:matrix.org, #_oftc_#why2025-volunteers:matrix.org or #_oftc_#why2025-family:matrix.org. For the IRC channels for individual teams see the [[Teams]] page.
:* Select the room and click JOIN
:* If the rooms keeps loading, you may have to back to your room list (top left <-) and click the room again

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== WHY2025 mailing lists ==

There are various mailing lists you can use. '''All''' lists that are currently available are located [https://lists.mch2022.org/mailman/listinfo/ here]<br />
It contains an overview of mailing lists, each with instructions on how to subscribe and unsubscribe including links to the archives of each of these lists.

Be aware that the linked page points to the '''''MCH2022''''' mailing lists. No transfer to '''WHY2025''' has taken place (yet).

=== The "Orga" list ===

This list is available on the overview page that was mentioned above. To ease it for you, it can be found at [https://lists.mch2022.org/mailman/listinfo/orga https://lists.mch2022.org/mailman/listinfo/orga]

=== Team and Project lists ===
You can find the addresses on the individual pages of [[Teams]] and [[Projects]].

== About mailing lists ==

Mailing lists are an old mechanism, but it has served us very well in the past and there are currently no plans to stop using them. Unlike many new centralised collaborative platforms, e-mail is the lowest common denominator that everyone has and the most people are willing to use. It is a completely open ecosystem with numerous providers (and you can become your own provider) and choices of software that people can make. If you don't like e-mail, it might be because you haven't found the right software that works for you.

You can contact teams via their mailing lists, and the lists can be used for communication between team members.

Mailing lists are provided to teams that want them, but some teams may choose to handle their internal communication in a different way.

=== Subscribe ===

Subscribing to a mailing list can be done in your browser, on the list info page. After you've sent the subscription request, you may have to wait for approval from a moderator.

=== Unsubscribe ===
A common mistake is to send a message to the mailinglist, with the request to unsubscribe. '''Please don't do that!''' The link to the info page, where you can unsubscribe yourself, is posted to the mailinglist under every individual message.

=== Archives ===

With e-mail lists, messages are distributed to each of the recipients, who can then filter and archive them according to their own preferences. If you're new to mailing lists, note that creating a folder per list, and configuring your mail software to put new list messages in that folder, is a recommended practice. But you only get the messages from after the moment you've subscribed.

Most lists also have archives where you can read past discussions. You can find a link to the archives on the respective info pages.
=== Requesting a mailing list ===

If you want a mailing list for your team or project, contact [[Team:Sysadmin]].

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