Official Ubuntu MATE Discord
We are happy to announce that there is now an Official Ubuntu MATE Discord server.
This is part of Wimpy's World.
Discord, which is one of the fastest growing multi-platform chat clients has been selected for several reasons. One of which is highlighted in this presentation from FOSDEM:
Discord is available via the Web interface and can be installed with a deb package, using a tar.gz, as a snap as well as via Flatpak. There are also mobile clients for Android and iOS devices.
The #user-chat channel will allow Ubuntu MATE users a means of discussing matters regarding Ubuntu MATE as well as a means of getting real-time feedback from the overall community.
One of the benefits of this move will be the ability for Ubuntu MATE users to have a peek-behind-the-curtains and see team discussions that occur in areas such as #qa and #web.
We hope that this provides another way to encourage Community participation.
And the moment you all have been waiting for
Thanks for reading and we look forward to seeing you on Discord.
Please note that while this will replace IRC as our designated and official Chat Room, the #ubuntu-mate channel on Freenode will continue to remain. There are no plans to bridge these platforms.