Development of Telegram was started in 2013. The project was originally conceived as an experiment to test the protection of the encryption technology for sent messages.
The development was carried out by Pavel Durov, the developer of the social network VKontakte. This technology was created by the brother of the main developer Nikolaev Durov. The utility is released with open source, so that anyone can make edits and port for operating systems.
The application gained popularity when WhatsApp was unavailable in February 2014. In one night, more than 5 million users installed the Telegram app to gain access to communication. At the same time, the program became the most downloaded in the electronic marketplace for iOS devices.
By the end of winter 2014 telegram became the most popular messenger in 48 countries. Given the situation in Russia, the access of special services to the correspondence of the population is considered prohibited. However, there are many ways to gain access to unlimited free communication. Basically, I use proxy servers for this. According to Telegram, it is currently available in Russia using an indirect connection.
Telegram features
The list of the most obvious advantages of the messenger includes:
- Privacy;
- Storing information on a cloud server;
- Baud rate;
- Server prevalence;
- OpenSource
- Free;
- Security;
- No limits;
- Support.
Privacy and security
The most obvious advantages of Telegram. Encryption of user correspondence from interception and reading by security services determined the popularity of the solution. After multiple hacks and data leaks from social networks, users began to worry about the safety and privacy of messages. And Telegram allows you to be sure of the protection of information.
To access data on a remote cloud storage, you will need to pick up a key. Moreover, each cluster has its own password, which is contained elsewhere. Even if the security services get to the utility’s data centers, it will be difficult to count the correspondence of people. And if messages are sent with a self-destruction mark, then the only storage place is the phone’s cache memory of the mobile device.
To prove to users the security of the Telegram service, contests are regularly held for significant amounts of money, which are provided to hackers who can hack data. After that, the loophole in the code that allows you to penetrate the protection is removed, which makes the protection of information even better.
Method of data storage in Telegram
The information is stored in remote data centers. Therefore, using one account, you can be able to read and send messages simultaneously from several devices. When adding a new phone or computer, it will be possible to read the history of correspondence with other people who are present in the contact list.
Speed and prevalence
The company has an extensive cloud storage network. Due to which text messages and files are sent extremely quickly. The message delivery time does not exceed a second.
A special pride of the developers is the speed of sending and receiving. It is believed that telegram is the fastest of the messengers. In addition, this placement of servers makes hacking more difficult for hackers. A characteristic feature of the placement in the presence of a specific server data storage center, which contains the correspondence of the people of the region.
OpenSource
Open access to the code and its own development environment allow you to work on the program code yourself.
Due to this, updated versions are usually an assembly of enthusiast solutions. Also, use an algorithmic encryption system for non-commercial purposes.
Free distribution
After an unsuccessful situation with the social network VK, Pavel Durov made the Telegram messenger completely free.
In the initial stages of writing the program, a donation was made, so no financial injections are required. If necessary, paid features will be introduced. The sticker system also works. To make stickers for Telegram you do not need to buy. It is enough to find the necessary pack on the Internet.
Adapt for different platforms
There are three types of official clients. However, enthusiasts have made the Telegram app cross-platform.
Thus, information can be exchanged even on Linux and other Unix-like operating systems. You can adapt the program to the desired system on your own if you have programming skills. Telegram for windows also exists.
Unlimited
The developers have not introduced restrictions on the number of messages sent per day. Regardless of the content of the message, you can send an unlimited number of pictures, music and documents.
Support
Distribution and popularization of Telegram occurs at the expense of users.
The more information comes about this utility, the more people join the free communication. The development team has a social media page that publishes further plans to improve the product.
Popular questions
After downloading and registering, Telegram will be in English. Therefore, one of the main requests is a way to localize Telegram into Russian.
To do this, after starting, perform the following steps:
- Enter telerobot in the search bar;
- From the results, select the line labeled “Robot Anton”;
- In correspondence, you need to enter the locate command + the name of the operating system (android/ios or windows);
- After that, a translation file will be obtained, which must be downloaded and applied;
- Then click on the options menu and select Apply localization file;
- You will need to select Russian.
How to link to Telegram
To create an invitation hyperlink to a resource, you will need:
- Open the main menu and select invite friends;
- The automatically generated link text will be placed on the clipboard, opening which the user will have access to the messenger.
How to make a group in Telegram
To create a group in the application, open the menu. Then select New group or New groupe. You will then be prompted to select a list of participants. After the definition, you need to confirm the choice and the community will be created.
