Google executives say they plan to unveil on Wednesday a "communications tool" that is potentially a clear step beyond the company's search-related business focus.
            While executives would not disclose what the new software tool might be, Google has long been expected to introduce an instant messaging service to compete with services offered by America Online, Yahoo and MSN from Microsoft.

may be there is a IM software coming soon with google's signature on it

more info

Could be IM software, since they allready have something similar ("Hello").

it is going to be a IM forgot the name.

then patchou can move msgplus! to it [/dumb_joke]

not funny

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it is going to be a IM forgot the name.

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If its an IM, then its come at the right time for me. Im starting to get fed-up of MSNs "features before functionality" approach to MSN7. If it wasn't for Plus, I would have dumped MSN ages ago.

I totally agree.  If GIM or something comes out i'll be with that community....

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I totally agree.  If GIM or something comes out i'll be with that community....

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yay google i hope Gmail people get to test it then...

time for a new plugin . Where is raceprouk when i need him . I managed to get the installer for his phoenix ver 2 all working and then he is away -_-, i think that we should make a phoenix for the GIM before patchou decides to move into that domain (if it is even an IM that is).

Now, now, kids. It might be one of those dodgy mobile services they have on Beta (I think they're still in Beta, I dunno, everything is Beta with Google ).

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yay google i hope Gmail people get to test it then...

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could be a development on a mobile tool, Google SMS ...
they have a really nifty feature where you can text them what you want and then they reply with the info... useful in quizzes

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yay google i hope Gmail people get to test it then...

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yay google i hope Gmail people get to test it then...

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me too

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That would be so awesome, I have never gotten to really test anything before

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then patchou can move msgplus! to it [/dumb_joke]

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yea !!!! make me you bussines partner

why ?


i dont know if i will be able to yet

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why ?


i dont know if i will be able to yet

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fine ill make my own
Guanako starts making his own plugin

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fine ill make my own
Guanako starts making his own plugin

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why weds? tell me know! or i'll sign w/ some other company

but we dont even know if it will be a google messenger

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why weds? tell me know! or i'll sign w/ some other company

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but i can sing still
guanako gets a pen to sing w/ stigmata anyway Where is the paper?

If it's the Google we know they'll provide an SDK for developing plugins.

Oh noes, I really don't want to be divided between MSN and Google, everyone I know uses MSN as their main chatting client, its the done thing around here. No one around here uses any other client.

Even if Google's new IM client is really great I won't use it unless a large majority of people I know make the switch, which isn't likely seeing as everyone has used MSN for years and years...I don't want to be divided between two IM clients...

On a tech side, I think its safe to say that Google would only release something if it was more than competition with other IM clients, and they really have done a good job keeping it secret.

Anyway, they haven't even said if it is an IM client, for all we know it could just be a cup and string with even more bandwidth. However it does sounds very much like an IM client. The main problem I think they will fact is that they may not be able to convince enough users to make the switch, if everyone is totally settled on their current IM services with contacts.

Anyway, I can not wait to see if this is a new leet chat client.

Actually, that is pretty much the case for me.....

it all depends on how many people signed upto the gmail accounts as to weather it will be worth it. at least thats part of it.

If I was working for Gmail thats what I'd be looking at. the popularity for Gmail would somewhat determine weather it would be worth making an IM. and if they do make an IM the would certainly mean that alot of people jumped to Gmail.

People like new things, the amount of people I know that use multiple IM clients, it's ridiculous. Anyway, not that they are but if they do, MSN has been ahead for to long, it's someone elses turn, I hope it works out, I'll certainly have ago.
obviously everyone would have to keep MSMessenger for a while till most people convert.
I just hope it has a nicer interface than there actual Gmail accounts if they do lol. i also reckon its gonna be web based and not an actual install.

Either way It's already BIG news

http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=ie7&rls=com...q=google+messenger

er, you know, there is a way of using more than one IM client at a time? just an idea for you =p

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I have already been using Hello messenger, which google bought for some time, and I really hope they develop that further, because Hello is awesome.

There are some really good features in it, its designed for sending pictures at the moment, but if they develop it further, keep the way the gui flows as it does now, and add new features, it will be a very worthwhile client

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I have already been using Hello messenger, which google bought for some time, and I really hope they develop that further, because Hello is awesome.

There are some really good features in it, its designed for sending pictures at the moment, but if they develop it further, keep the way the gui flows as it does now, and add new features, it will be a very worthwhile client

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yay google  i hope Gmail people get to test it then...

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There are more rumours that talk about an IM client from Google. According to the Los Angeles Times Google wants to keep visitors longer with the ability of sending text messages and speech messages. The textmessages would go through Jabber, an opensourceproject that connects different IMclients. The subdomain talk.google.com is said to be activated but you only receive a 404-page now. The name of the new service would be "Google Talk"

Source: ZDNet Belgium (Dutch)

There was speculation that google are going to/are in the process of making a web browser

more info: http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/download/gbrowser

what other IM client can send text and speech wink wink nudge(()) nudge(())

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HAHA!, i really do hope they bring out an IM client

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Google IM eh? Seems like a good idea.

What's next? G-Mobile?

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Update 2: Several un-named Google Executives have confirmed that Google will be announcing "Google Talk" tomorrow.

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this forum will be one of the few things which hold me back from switching to google talk. others being the entire msn customisation community. i'll be a bit torn

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er, you know, there is a way of using more than one IM client at a time? just an idea for you =p

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it better be announced early, lol

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yeah, but what's the point, i'd rather not run multiple ones because then it all get mixed up and slow down my crappy pc.
i hereby wish to force the entire msn-using population to google talk.

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http://www.niallkennedy.com/blog/archives/2005/08..._talk_is_live.html

The website is ready: http://talk.google.com
you can download the client from there

errr, how do you change your nick, it only links me to google accounts where i can change my first/last name

Well first ups. its really nice looking



I like the beeps, they sound so clean unlike MSN its just a slight beep.

My advice : - TEST IT!

Oh and Shawnz i think they're working on stuff like that, I feel it came out a bit rushed.... coinciding nicely with the new MSN release...

if they want more people surely they should scrap invites for Gmail then

i don't think you can change it, lol, i have nobody to talk to

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errr, how do you change your nick, it only links me to google accounts where i can change my first/last name

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i would but i dont have Gmail

want an invite?

i think i just got one

if anyone need an invite just PM me, i got 50 to give away

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You can invite your friends who aren't Gmail users to download Google Talk. They'll be sent an invitation to create a Gmail account at the same time. Just sign in to Google Talk, and click 'invite' next to your friend's name or click 'Add friend' at the bottom of your Friends list. Then follow the prompts to email an invitation to his or her email address.

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errr, how do you change your nick, it only links me to google accounts where i can change my first/last name

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Go to https://www.google.com/accounts/UpdateUserInfo and change your name. Disconnect and re-connect. It should show up.

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Er, in case you havent noticed that requires you to enter a first and last name?

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i got it who wants to add me? guanakoad@gmail.com

yay, another skinning challenge. Imma take a look at the resources and see if i can make a simple skin for now.

poor talk it was just born and now its gonna go throug metamorphosis

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just took a look at it, looks failry superficial to skin. Not too expandable as of yet. No ui files to tinker with . Only bmps and dialogs. Hope google implements uifiles.

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Er, in case you havent noticed that requires you to enter a first and last name?

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its a really good start i'd say, its got PSMs, just hope they release a better version soon, needs a maximise button

feel free to add me

mspokes@gmail.com

Well, no crossclientprogram yet..

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we are committed to letting users access Google Talk using the client and platform of their choice, as well as to enabling our users to talk with users from other service providers.

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