Looks interesting Open-Source, decentralized, uses NaCl encryption library for end-to-end encryption with Forward Secrecy.
hi but could be installed? i hate skype , it continues to updated even i disabled it and i tried to create some fire rules to avoid auto update
Just disable Skype Updater service, disable automatic updates in advance settings and don't install any update offered through Windows updates.
Did you check if there is a Skype Updater service installed? It should also ask you if you want to install update and you can decline.
I was looking at tox the other day. It does look like a nice project. I'd defintely like to get off the Skype bandwagon. And I'm glad they're planning to get an independent code audit, when the project is further along.
Don't forget these: Jitsi in particular. http://www.computerworld.com/articl...-apps-that-protect-you-from-surveillance.html https://www.eff.org/secure-messaging-scorecard http://www.propublica.org/article/privacy-tools-the-best-encrypted-messaging-programs http://www.wired.com/2014/09/new-encrypted-chat-program-thwarts-nsa-eliminating-metadata/ http://www.theverge.com/2014/9/17/6338417/bittorrent-bleep-secure-chat-app-public-alpha-released http://gizmodo.com/mega-just-launched-end-to-end-encrypted-audio-and-video-1681078551
What are peoples' views on whether peer-to-peer is better or worse than central-server from an anonymity/metadata perspective for low-latency types of communication (such as voice and video)? My feeling is that neither really work well, and that reliable anonymity/metadata privacy can only be achieved with medium latency applications. Personally, I'd stick with OTR-based products until there's a bit more track record with Tox and other peer-to-peer solutions.
I've been using Tox and it is pretty good. It does not provide anonymity, mind you, but it provides a secure(?, needs to be checked) connection between communicators. A VPN can be used with it as well. You can search for random people to chat with at toxme.se.
