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webfork wrote: ↑Thu Sep 12, 2019 10:06 am I am a fan and active user of this program overall but I don't expect to see much in terms of a portable version portable version as this appear to be a priority: https://github.com/signalapp/Signal-Desktop/issues/1710 ...

• Following switches are passed to the process.
   --user-data-dir=<data_path>: Directory where the Electron stores the user data. <data_path> is dynamically generated at launch.
• Check for updates disabled

rbon wrote: ↑Sat Jan 23, 2021 1:59 pm author web site: https://portapps.io/

Tens of millions of users began seeking alternatives to Facebook’s suite of products. Among the biggest beneficiaries has been Signal, the encrypted messaging app whose development is funded by a nonprofit organization. Last month, according to one research firm, the six-year-old app had about 20 million users worldwide. But in a 12-hour period the Sunday after WhatsApp’s privacy policy update began, Signal added another 2 million users, an employee familiar with the matter told me. Days of temporary outages followed.

...in a 12-hour period the Sunday after WhatsApp’s privacy policy update began, Signal added another 2 million users, an employee familiar with the matter told me. Days of temporary outages followed.

BTW, while open sourced Signal Desktop is still Electron-based, hence the bloat... Its single executable natively portable desktop client presently weighs 68MB.

hamasaki wrote: ↑Tue Jan 26, 2021 3:54 pm Signal is fine though, we use it a lot here in Hong Kong. They've ironed out a few bugs in the last few weeks and it seems more reliable now.

webfork wrote:

hamasaki wrote:Signal is fine though, we use it a lot here in Hong Kong.

That's definitely a good test.

Midas wrote: ↑Wed Jan 27, 2021 10:41 am ... wasn't there a topic devoted to Riot.im messenger? If memory serves, it had e2e encryption, too...

webfork wrote:We discussed it's possible use as a chat/social option for TPFC folks vs the current Discord channel.

[Element is an] All-in-one secure chat app for teams, friends and organisations. Keeps conversations in your control, safe from data-mining and ads. Talk to everyone through the open global Matrix network, protected by proper end-to-end encryption.

webfork wrote: ↑Mon Jan 25, 2021 8:46 pm Status: Portable, Stealth: no, writes empty folder: \AppData\Roaming\Signal\Dictionaries

Signal portable can be configured through the main YAML configuration file:

app:
  cleanup: true
• cleanup: Cleanup leftover folders (default false)

Each portable application can be configured through a simple YAML configuration file named [appname]-portable.yml.

This file is generated at first launch as a sample file named [appname]-portable.sample.yml. Rename this file [appname]-portable.yml and it will be used at runtime. It contains all fields available to configure the application.
Here is an example with Firefox:

common:
  disable_log: false
  args: []
  env: {}
  app_path: ""
app:
  profile: default
  multiple_instances: false
  disable_telemetry: false
  disable_firefox_studies: false

hamasaki wrote: ↑Tue Jan 26, 2021 3:54 pm Telegram is pretty slick, both with the portable version and the mobile version. Being able to add multiple accounts in the same interface is terrific. Signal is fine though, we use it a lot here in Hong Kong. They've ironed out a few bugs in the last few weeks and it seems more reliable now. Going from gbwhatsappWhatsApp it's an easy transition as Signal is very similar and easier to use. I prefer Telegram though personally.