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The_Pope · 24th Aug 2005, 06:22

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2005/08...gle_talk_beta/

:: kna :: · 24th Aug 2005, 08:02

Good start, the help link takes you to a 404 at Google Maps.

Gushy · 24th Aug 2005, 08:37

yeah I spotted that, and trying to login (using gaim) I get a 405: Not Allowed message.

fatal_error · 24th Aug 2005, 09:22

add a user called wumpus.game@gmail.com then type a message once your added to it's list and answer "y". it's a egg described in the about box in faint grey writing

yatesy · 24th Aug 2005, 09:26

Looks ok, but i think not including compatibility with MSN is a bad idea- it stops people like me using it

Yatesy

The_Pope · 24th Aug 2005, 09:29

Considering Google and Microsoft are fierce rivals, I doubt either side would ever agree to it.

Hiren · 24th Aug 2005, 09:39

Hmm downloaded it, looks pretty nice compared the clutter of msn. Need to find someone else who is on it so I can test out the chat features.

fingers · 24th Aug 2005, 10:04

Doesn't seem to be compatible with firefox for me, anyone else having this problem when checking mail? Other than that it's very nice and clean, haven't been using MSN for years (Ad and clutter free GAIM all the way!) so it's all good

:: kna :: · 24th Aug 2005, 10:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by fingers

Doesn't seem to be compatible with firefox for me, anyone else having this problem when checking mail?

Nope, works fine for me.

Bindibadgi · 24th Aug 2005, 11:44

Looks alright, im interested in the free VoIP really.

ajack · 24th Aug 2005, 11:53

GUI is nice and quick. Ranaming contacts is good (something *every* IM should have...) Although there's no tabbed windows, seemingly random timestamping, annoying bubble which pops up...It's not too bad overall, and it's great that they actually condone (and show how to set up) third party applications for unsupported platforms. Going to give the VoIP a go tonight I think, although it's not meant to be quite as good as Skype.

Tim S · 24th Aug 2005, 13:10

Are Google Inc. secretly Apple Computer Corp?

GreatOldOne · 24th Aug 2005, 13:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigz

Are Google Inc. secretly Apple Computer Corp?

Eh?

Or are you refering to the fact that the OSX client for Google Talk is iChat, thanks to Jabber?

Tim S · 24th Aug 2005, 13:25

noes, the Win32 client looks like it has been extracted from OSX

it looks kinda gh3y

mrplow · 24th Aug 2005, 13:32

just what the world needs, another IM client.

Tim S · 24th Aug 2005, 14:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrplow

just what the world needs, another IM client.

my thoughts entirely

koola · 24th Aug 2005, 14:39

Nice, but no messenger

fivecheebs · 24th Aug 2005, 15:20

LOL ... As good as skype? Lets hope not, skype sucks ....

Best clarity VoiP i have ever used is Picophone. You can only dial IP addresses at the moment, and sometimes have to try a few times to get through. However, its almost perfect. The clarity is comparable to a telphone call, and there is none of that stupid mic pickup volume settings (the thing that turns the mic on when you talk) as you can talk over each other and still hear everyone else in the conversation. VOIPerized is also worth a try, not quite as clear as picophone but you get a messenger style interface for calling people.

Ill be trying the google one though.

Pete_Venkman · 24th Aug 2005, 16:25

I see that it says 'free VOIP'. Anyone know if they mean like Ventrilo where you can just chat between VOIP clients, or can you actually make a Skype-style phone call to someone with a normal phone?

ajack · 24th Aug 2005, 16:42

Nah it's just between contacts on your list afaik. Unless they introduce a pay-monthly kinda thing to call non-VoIP phones.

24th Aug 2005, 06:22	#1
The_Pope Geoff Richards Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: UK Posts: 2,089	Google Talk beta launches http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2005/08...gle_talk_beta/

24th Aug 2005, 08:37	#3
Gushy Multimodder Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Reading, UK Posts: 162	yeah I spotted that, and trying to login (using gaim) I get a 405: Not Allowed message. __________________ Intel Q6600, 4Gb Corsair DDR2 800, EVGA GTX 260 896Mb, X-Fi Extreme on an Asus P5K Premium Wifi in a Antec P182 with a SM206BW running WinXP / Ubuntu 8.10

24th Aug 2005, 09:22	#4
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24th Aug 2005, 09:39	#7
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24th Aug 2005, 08:02	#2
:: kna :: POCOYO! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Purple Posts: 4,210	Good start, the help link takes you to a 404 at Google Maps.

24th Aug 2005, 09:29	#6
The_Pope Geoff Richards Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: UK Posts: 2,089	Considering Google and Microsoft are fierce rivals, I doubt either side would ever agree to it.

24th Aug 2005, 10:04	#8
fingers Multimodder Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: UK Posts: 109	Doesn't seem to be compatible with firefox for me, anyone else having this problem when checking mail? Other than that it's very nice and clean, haven't been using MSN for years (Ad and clutter free GAIM all the way!) so it's all good __________________ ModdersHQ.net Where it rocks at!

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24th Aug 2005, 11:53	#11
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24th Aug 2005, 13:32	#15
mrplow obey the fist!! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London Posts: 2,413	just what the world needs, another IM client. __________________ Big, half-finished, parts hanging out computer ATCS 210; MSI mATX; AMD 4000+; HD4770; 3GB DDR400; 2x120GB + 2x1TB; 19" HANNS-G

24th Aug 2005, 14:39	#17
koola Eat my... Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: UK Posts: 2,210	Nice, but no messenger __________________ PSN: koola-uk

24th Aug 2005, 15:20	#18
fivecheebs Dont panic! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: pangalactic gargleblaster Posts: 1,769	LOL ... As good as skype? Lets hope not, skype sucks .... Best clarity VoiP i have ever used is Picophone. You can only dial IP addresses at the moment, and sometimes have to try a few times to get through. However, its almost perfect. The clarity is comparable to a telphone call, and there is none of that stupid mic pickup volume settings (the thing that turns the mic on when you talk) as you can talk over each other and still hear everyone else in the conversation. VOIPerized is also worth a try, not quite as clear as picophone but you get a messenger style interface for calling people. Ill be trying the google one though. __________________ Give Blood If not to save a life then just so you can get out of it on 2 pints in the pub after giving!

24th Aug 2005, 16:25	#19
Pete_Venkman Multimodder Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 150	I see that it says 'free VOIP'. Anyone know if they mean like Ventrilo where you can just chat between VOIP clients, or can you actually make a Skype-style phone call to someone with a normal phone? __________________ The Proton Pack Project: http://forums.bit-tech.net/showthread.php?t=94589 Back off man, I'm a scientist.

24th Aug 2005, 16:42	#20
ajack rox Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: /home Posts: 2,696	Nah it's just between contacts on your list afaik. Unless they introduce a pay-monthly kinda thing to call non-VoIP phones. __________________ ajack.org DA \| Flickr select from pants;*