[BCLUG] nextcloud: talk and doc collaboration

[Znoteer]

On Fri, Nov 04, 2022 at 02:39:14PM -0700, BCLUG via Discuss wrote:
> 
> Hi Znoteer!
> 
> Znoteer via Discuss wrote on 2022-11-04 14:12:
> 
> > Started playing with the nextcloud account again after having been
> > away for awhile. I have a couple of questions.
> > 
> > I'll start with the most obvious. Nextcloud is supposed to do talk
> > and messaging. Couldn't find either. I'm assuming that is because it
> > is an optional module that you've opted not to install. If, however,
> > I am just gui-challenged, please let me know how to get to it.
> 
> If I recall correctly, I disabled a bunch of stuff in preparation for some
> election-related tasks requiring max performance.
> 
> I've re-enabled everything except "Default Encryption Module" because I
> don't want to spend the time understanding it, and once enabled, can't go
> back.

Oh, cool! Thanks.

> And, coming with v25 is face, object, etc. recognition and categorization,
> all done locally with "Recognize" app, which will tie into Photos and
> Memories.

That sounds interesting.
> 
> 
> > Second, to collaborate on a document with me, does a person need to
> > have an account on your server, or is there some mechanism for my
> > account to grant access to my docs to people without a nextcloud
> > account?
> 
> No need for an account, just "share" the document, and in the share
> menu/sidebar, set things like "Can Edit", "Expires", "Password", etc.

Awesome!

Thanks,

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