Google Talk Review

Vikingod · Aug 24, 2005, 03:43 PM

It's not a surprise that Google has put its foot into the instant messenger side of the Internet. Over the past few months and years we've seen Google come a long way. Their release of Google Gmail was a huge plus for free email users because of the amazing 2GB storage capacity. Google also has maps, shopping information, news, desktop search, and now IM and VoIP.

Starting today, Gmail beta users can download and install Google Talk beta. Which is Google's new instant messenger (IM) and voice over IP client. According to Georges Harik, Google's Director of Product Management, "millions of users" and all Gmail members will find their existing contact lists instantly ported to the new instant messaging client.

The Google Talk beta interface is very clean and slim. It isn't like AOL's Instant Messenger interface that's bloated with features and advertisements. The interface has no ads, stock ticker, news info,
weather info, even links to Google services. Google Talk beta does not include emoticons (unlike AOL and MSN Messenger), video or file transfer, it runs and installs very nicely and quickly.
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Aug 24, 2005, 03:43 PM	#1
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,187 Rep Power: 109 System Specs	Google Talk Review It's not a surprise that Google has put its foot into the instant messenger side of the Internet. Over the past few months and years we've seen Google come a long way. Their release of Google Gmail was a huge plus for free email users because of the amazing 2GB storage capacity. Google also has maps, shopping information, news, desktop search, and now IM and VoIP. Starting today, Gmail beta users can download and install Google Talk beta. Which is Google's new instant messenger (IM) and voice over IP client. According to Georges Harik, Google's Director of Product Management, "millions of users" and all Gmail members will find their existing contact lists instantly ported to the new instant messaging client. The Google Talk beta interface is very clean and slim. It isn't like AOL's Instant Messenger interface that's bloated with features and advertisements. The interface has no ads, stock ticker, news info, weather info, even links to Google services. Google Talk beta does not include emoticons (unlike AOL and MSN Messenger), video or file transfer, it runs and installs very nicely and quickly. __________ Read More/Source: Windows A to Z __________________ *How You Can Help DriverHeaven By Using Digg*