briar-manual issueshttps://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar-manual/-/issues2023-02-07T10:41:42Zhttps://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar-manual/-/issues/12Add more detailed info about the differences between private group and forum2023-02-07T10:41:42ZBirgerAdd more detailed info about the differences between private group and forumOne important aspect of Briar is that apparently in a private group all communication flow goes through the creator's device, which can significantly delay communication.
Example: If a group has three members (Alice, Bob, Creator) the f...One important aspect of Briar is that apparently in a private group all communication flow goes through the creator's device, which can significantly delay communication.
Example: If a group has three members (Alice, Bob, Creator) the following appears to be the case: Alice posts a message to the group. The message is sent from Alice's device to Creator's device only when the devices are within Wifi or Bluetooth range or simultaneously have contact to the internet. The message is then forwarded from Creator's device to Bob's device only when these two devices are within Wifi or bluetooth range or simultaneously have contact to the internet. If Creator is out of range or away from the internet for an extended time, communication between Alice and Bob is not possible and they will be confused why their messages don't arrive.
Forums are "faster", as messages can also be exchanged between forum members' devices without going through Creator's device.
This info should be available in the manual.
Of course, communication delay of both private groups and forums will likely be reduced in the future if the mailbox function is used.https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar-manual/-/issues/11Add info about verification status of contacts2023-02-07T10:09:28ZBirgerAdd info about verification status of contactsThe manual currently does not provide information about the verification status of contacts. Some figures are apparently outdated and do not show the verification status of contacts as used by the app now. Also, the manual should explain...The manual currently does not provide information about the verification status of contacts. Some figures are apparently outdated and do not show the verification status of contacts as used by the app now. Also, the manual should explain the difference between verified and unverified contacts.https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar-manual/-/issues/6Table of contents is incomplete2020-12-21T12:10:31ZakwizgranTable of contents is incompleteSome sections of the manual are missing from the table of contents sidebar.Some sections of the manual are missing from the table of contents sidebar.CleopatraCleopatrahttps://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar-manual/-/issues/5Prepare manual for translation2020-12-01T14:00:23ZCleopatraPrepare manual for translationCleopatraCleopatrahttps://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar-manual/-/issues/4Improve manual2021-01-31T04:27:47ZCleopatraImprove manualWe need more content and rich media. The document structure can be improved too.
#### Proposed structure
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- Migrate to https://docs.briarproject.org/ ??
- Content:
About Briar:
What is Briar
How Briar w...We need more content and rich media. The document structure can be improved too.
#### Proposed structure
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- Migrate to https://docs.briarproject.org/ ??
- Content:
About Briar:
What is Briar
How Briar works
Installation:
Google Play
F-droid
Apk
Running Briar for the first time:
Creating an account
Contacts:
Add Contacts:
Add contact at a distance
Add contact nearby
Deleting contacts
Introducing contacts
Messaging:
Private Groups:
Create a group
Invite contacts
Forums
Blogs:
Write a blog post
Reblog
RSS Feeds
Settings:
Language & Region
Theme
Connections:
Via the internet
Via Wi-Fi
Via Bluetooth
Connection method for Tor network
Use mobile data
Connect to the internet only when charging
Security:
App lock
Change password
Panic button
Notifications
Feedback
Updating:
Google Play
F-droid
Apk
Uninstalling
Known issues/limitations
```CleopatraCleopatrahttps://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar-manual/-/issues/3Update manual to explain globe icon colours2020-11-15T16:15:46ZCleopatraUpdate manual to explain globe icon coloursAs mentioned [here](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/1763#note_41736):
> Sorry, we haven't updated the manual yet to explain the icon colours. Orange means Briar is connecting to the Tor network - messages can't be sent...As mentioned [here](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/1763#note_41736):
> Sorry, we haven't updated the manual yet to explain the icon colours. Orange means Briar is connecting to the Tor network - messages can't be sent or received via the Internet in this state. Green means Briar's connected to the Tor network and it should be possible to send or receive messages (although it may take a minute or two before your contacts notice that you're connected and try to send any messages that were waiting to send).CleopatraCleopatra