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Google Talk IM

Discussion in 'General' started by TekMonkey, 24 Aug 2005.

  1. TekMonkey

    TekMonkey I enjoy cheese.

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    http://www.google.com/talk/

    The software has been released. It uses the open-source Jabber protocol. Earlier today you could connect to talk.google.com as a Jabber server using Gaim, but it doesn't seem to work any more.

    The software is pretty simple and sleek at this point. If anyone would like to add me, you can IM at tekmonkey (AT) gmail.com.

    edit: An interesting note is that it pulls all your contacts from your Gmail account and adds them to a list you can choose to add IM contacts. Also, note that the interface has a search box on it to search through your list of contacts. I find this a bit pointless, unless you have hundreds of contacts.

    AND Bruno_me pointed out this link that tells you how to configure it with Gaim. They've just changed the server to gmail.com from talk.google.com since earlier this afternoon.
     
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  2. John Cena

    John Cena What's a Dremel?

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    LOL that default conversation there is funny
     
  3. Cheap Mod Wannabe

    Cheap Mod Wannabe What's a Dremel?

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    lovely if this uses not tha much memory when idle/hidden I might actually start using IM again...
     
  4. apoogod

    apoogod trix arent just for kids

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    is it just IM or voice talk to....if its IM then screw it got tomany of those already
     
  5. TekMonkey

    TekMonkey I enjoy cheese.

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    It is an instant messaging client that also allows VoIP calls to your contacts.
     
  6. The_Pope

    The_Pope Geoff Richards Super Moderator

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  7. acron^

    acron^ ePeen++;

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  8. WireFrame

    WireFrame <b>PermaBanned</b>

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    I'll wait for the Miranda plugin....
     
  9. orb

    orb satisfying.

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    I'm on..

    "bizquet@gmail.com"
     
  10. <A88>

    <A88> Trust the Computer

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  11. orb

    orb satisfying.

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    Fancy so far, don't really like the interface much
     
  12. Shadow_101

    Shadow_101 Minimodder

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    seems alright...still prefer trillian pro though.
     
  13. TCEuk

    TCEuk What's a Dremel?

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    Skype for the win!!!11
     
  14. Cheap Mod Wannabe

    Cheap Mod Wannabe What's a Dremel?

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    yeah... skype!!!! 30megs out the window when just idleing or Iming....




    LOL I can't believe what I'm typing
     
  15. Dodge

    Dodge What's a Dremel?

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  16. TCEuk

    TCEuk What's a Dremel?

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    Yeah, fair enough i suppose.
     
  17. felix the cat

    felix the cat Spaceman Spiff

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    you talking 30mb ram or page file?

    either way with a gig of ram costing ~60Pounds and being pretty standard these day's, i wouldnt fret about 30mb!
     
  18. keir

    keir S p i t F i r e

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    has anyone use'd it to call anyone, whats it like?
     
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    KelticFox What's a Dremel?

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