• Google Gets Chatty with Google Talk

    Google Gets Chatty with Google Talk

    Techtree News Staff, Aug 24, 2005 1010 hrs IST

    Google has launched "Google Talk", its instant messaging program, which reportedly will unify the world of on-line chat.

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Rumours flew thick and fast as Google launched "Google Talk", its instant messaging program, which the company claims is designed to unify the fragmented world of on-line chat.

"Google Talk" aims at creating an inter-operable, instant messaging world, wherein users are not restricted to chatting within the same network.

Sources reveal, that "Google Talk" is based on open-source technology and that software such as Jabber and Trillian will enable users of different networks to connect with each other.

Reportedly, "Google Talk" works by means of a simple pop-up box, which initiates exchange of text messages and telephone calls to computers having microphones and speakers.

Users of this new IM service can chat with or message each other, while they are engaged in brain-storming or on-line game sessions.

It is believed, that "Google Talk" is one more attempt by Google, to transform itself from a search engine to a full-fledged portal.

However, Google's latest off-spring is likely to face tough competition from Yahoo, MSN and AOL, who are touted as pioneers in the instant messaging domain.

Google Talk is now available for download. Start talking!

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(26) Comments
coolshach
,pune, on Aug 25, 2005 01:54 PM
its the best for voice chat.....yahoo and hotmail voice chat SIMPLY SUCK!!........ Gmail Talk is as good as a phone line..(off course with a good broadband connection both sides)..... The only thing is...the connection takes a little time to stablize...but then its free talk! :-)
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KSingh
,Goa, on Aug 26, 2005 03:33 PM
Hi, R u using voice with broadband? Can it be used with phone connections? Is this (VOIP, that is) legal within India? Very basic questions, I know...!!!
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Steve
,Boston, on Aug 27, 2005 12:25 AM
It will work with a dial-up internet connection, but probably not very well. VOIP is just using the internet to send your voice to someone else, I'm not an expert in Indian law, but I can't imagine it would be illegal, and even if it was, it would be extremely hard to enforce.
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vipin
,india, on Sep 26, 2005 03:41 PM
hello
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nellore
,nellore, on Oct 08, 2009 12:01 PM
i want talk any one
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sanathchandran
,anchal, on Mar 26, 2010 04:39 PM
haiiii dear and dearest
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manchu
,lnda, on Aug 31, 2009 11:38 PM
machu @60
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rashmi
,sagar, on Aug 31, 2009 11:56 AM
hai how are you
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Ganesh
,Thiruppattur, on Apr 18, 2008 12:19 PM
googly talk
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Tahir
,Attock city, on Sep 14, 2005 06:33 PM
i like google talk nd taht is a great way to conversation to others
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busma halapalam
,sydney, on Sep 08, 2005 07:05 AM
hi my name is busma halapalamanukala. I am looking for a person. THis was the only site i could get my voice out because the other sites are bloked.so soz me need dummy. Email me now i love u !!!!
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huseyın
,izmir, on Sep 06, 2005 05:15 PM
my name ıs huseyın l from turkey l m age 50 l m turkıhs mens lm marıed
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jayen
,chennai, on Sep 01, 2005 01:19 PM
no comment
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jayen
,chennai, on Sep 01, 2005 01:23 PM
gtalk is better than yahoo messenger
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saahil raj
,Delhi, on Aug 27, 2005 12:58 AM
gtalk is better than yahoo messenger Its voice chat is just excellent
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Shri
,Hyderabad, on Aug 26, 2005 12:22 PM
Hi guys remember, gtalk is still in beta.... there will be so many further enhancements with the gtalk....
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Stuart
,Mumbai, on Aug 26, 2005 11:57 AM
hi Gmailers! Gtalk is good to talk with high bandwidth with clear sound but to add on with diff skins looks and other features also.
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Dilip
,Bangalore, on Aug 26, 2005 11:20 AM
wow, just compare the sizes of both yahoo and GoogleTalk. Man GTalk rocks... In fact typing might be a thing of the past with real time good quality audio
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palaniyappan
,bangalore, on Aug 26, 2005 10:57 AM
It's same as yahoo messenger i think so....
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shreya singh
,mumbai, on Aug 26, 2005 10:05 AM
I also like yahoo mesenger than google talk
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HAWK
,KGP, on Aug 24, 2005 06:06 PM
GTalk karaye sirf voice chat..baki sab bakwaas
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Bhavya A.
,Delhi, on Aug 25, 2005 11:10 AM
I have also downloaded it, but couldn't see anything special in google talk keeping in yahoo messenger in front. As google do something spl in everything they do, but i am sorry to say they have disappointed me.
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Beep
,Right Here, on Aug 24, 2005 05:01 PM
where do i get it from.. any links??
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Beep
,Right Here, on Aug 24, 2005 05:05 PM
sorry guys noticed the link now..
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Googly
,Right There, on Aug 24, 2005 07:29 PM
Search Google! ;-) It's given at the end of the article. The link! To download "Google Talk"
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R. Hemanth Kuma
,Hyderabad, on Aug 25, 2005 11:02 AM
I already downloaded the software. The link is provided in the article itself. Google Talk is cool.
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