Canonical closes some legacy chat channels; official chat now on Matrix
They publishedCanonical shuttering some of its legacy chat channels
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Who
What
- Canonical is closing older tools and communications channels for users.
- Ubuntu Pastebin was announced to close at the end of June.
- IRC channels will follow and are no longer official communication methods.
- Official Ubuntu chat channels have moved to Matrix with a join instruction.
- Past behavior mirrors Linux Mint's transition; Libera Chat remains for IRC but unofficial.
Where
Unknown (outlet HQ)
topics: Internet Culture, Environment · language: eng
topics: Internet Culture, Environment · language: eng
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