Google Talk

Atrocities · #1 October 10th, 2005, 12:48 AM

I just discovered that google has a whole host of tools for those who would be interested in such things. http://www.google.com/intl/en/options/

Here is an alternative to MS Messinger http://www.google.com/talk/

Slick · #2 October 10th, 2005, 12:57 AM

I recommend getting the Google Toolbar. It's free, it has a very good popup blocker and it's nice to have a google search ability always visible in your browser. I have turned off all the bells & whistles from the toolbar except those 2 features and I like it a lot.

Atrocities · #3 October 10th, 2005, 12:59 AM

I have it already in my FireFox browser.

I like this free photo editing software they have. Seems to be quite good for the price...free.

Add me to your google talk list folks....

inigma · #4 October 10th, 2005, 01:00 AM

I have gmail access and can send invites if needed. Send me an email to inigmatus at gmail period com.

Atrocities · #5 October 10th, 2005, 01:28 AM

mine is the same except "Atrocities"

Fyron · #6 October 10th, 2005, 12:16 PM

I'd recommend using a better Jabber client and not falling for Google's hype on this one.

Google is just using the already existent Jabber framework, so anyone with any Jabber client can chat with those on Google Talk.

Here is the list of Jabber-using clients:

http://www.jabber.org/software/clients.shtml

Psi is a nice one:

http://psi.affinix.com/

Gaim also works.

inigma · #7 October 10th, 2005, 01:23 PM

but Google will rule the world someday.

Combat Wombat · #8 October 10th, 2005, 02:43 PM

Google wishes it will rule the world but Microsoft isn't gonna give it up. Even though I like google more than Microsoft google isn't gonna win the war they've started.

inigma · #9 October 10th, 2005, 03:30 PM

Google now has a $4 billion war chest and a business model that is driving Microsoft into its lethargic loss.in the information market.

Unless Microsoft is reorganized totally from the ground up, with a new unified vision, it will never be able to compete with Google because the foundation of Google's success has been its focus and simplicity.

Atrocities · #10 October 10th, 2005, 05:18 PM

I bet Microsoft is just quaking in their boot right now that Google is actually developing software. I will bet old Bill Gates has thrown many a tantrum over Googles future plans. I would not be a bit surprised if Google is Microsofts number one "get'em" target.