Google is releasing a new Instant Messenger.

AgentSeethroo · **Posted:** Tue Aug 23, 2005 5:19 pm

Check it out, check it out, check it out.

Prooty interesting...it's supposed to be released as soon as this Wednesday.

More proof that Google is taking over the frickin' intarnets.

Any of you folks plan on switchin'?

StrongCanada · **Posted:** Tue Aug 23, 2005 5:21 pm

If any computer geniuses could figure out a way to make it integrate with my Trillian, I'd use it.

seamusz · **Posted:** Tue Aug 23, 2005 5:21 pm

The only question I have is what took them so long!

InterruptorJones · **Posted:** Tue Aug 23, 2005 5:32 pm

This rumor has yet to be confirmed by anyone within Google, but for a year or so it's been pretty much accepted knowledge that it's inevitable.

With Gaim, Trillian*, and Adium X out there, I honestly don't know why anybody would "switch." Supposedly Google's new service will be based on Jabber, which is supported by all of the above (*only with Trillian Pro, unfortunately), and since I already use Gaim there won't be any "switching" necessary.

But will I be getting an account? Hecks yes!

DS_Kid · **Posted:** Tue Aug 23, 2005 5:40 pm

I'll just stick to AIM unless all of my friends switch over to Google Talk(or whatever its called)

ed 'lim' smilde · **Posted:** Tue Aug 23, 2005 5:42 pm

Is there going to be anything different about Google IM? Like, new features? If not, I guess it's just one more step to taking over the Internet. I'm going to get an account as soon as I can.

The Japanese Geek · **Posted:** Tue Aug 23, 2005 5:53 pm

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InterruptorJones · **Posted:** Tue Aug 23, 2005 5:57 pm

The Japanese Geek wrote:

COMING SOON?
What are you talking about?
Goolge already has an Istant Mseenger.

Hello! <Is ownded by Picasa <Is owned by Google.

Duh.

Yeah, um, thanks for giving us really, really old news. Google bought Picasa (thus acquiring Hello) in July. Of last year. I've got it too. Hello is not the product Google is supposedly announcing tomorrow. :rolleyes:

The Japanese Geek · **Posted:** Tue Aug 23, 2005 5:58 pm

Well, Fine.
My post I will Delete.

Black Metal · **Posted:** Tue Aug 23, 2005 5:59 pm

InterruptorJones wrote:

This rumor has yet to be confirmed by anyone within Google, but for a year or so it's been pretty much accepted knowledge that it's inevitable.

With Gaim, Trillian*, and Adium X out there, I honestly don't know why anybody would "switch." Supposedly Google's new service will be based on Jabber, which is supported by all of the above (*only with Trillian Pro, unfortunately), and since I already use Gaim there won't be any "switching" necessary.

But will I be getting an account? Hecks yes!

Have cerulean studios specifically said that they won't add support for this in basic or are you just assuming they won't put it on basic, and you'll be left to download a plug-in for it. I don't know anybody who'd use it though, and I don't think it has any new features. I MIGHT get it, and while I'm at it, set up accounts for all the other instant messenging networks.

InterruptorJones · **Posted:** Tue Aug 23, 2005 6:05 pm

Black Metal wrote:

Have cerulean studios specifically said that they won't add support for this in basic or are you just assuming they won't put it on basic, and you'll be left to download a plug-in for it. I don't know anybody who'd use it though, and I don't think it has any new features. I MIGHT get it, and while I'm at it, set up accounts for all the other instant messenging networks.

Er. I'm not speculating at all about what Cerulean will be doing; I was merely commenting on the current state of affairs, i.e. Jabber is currently only supported in Trillian Pro. If Google announces a Jabber-based service, it could prompt Cerulean to put Jabber support in Trillian Basic (it makes sense, since their only real competitor, Gaim, throws it in for free), but I really haven't a clue.

Concerning features, I'm willing to bed that Google has a few things up its sleeve. They're smart enough to know that though many, many people will sign up just because it's a Google product, many more will if they can see some clear, demonstrable difference between the Old Guard and their New Hotness.

iKipapa · **Posted:** Tue Aug 23, 2005 6:37 pm

I've been waiting for this to happen for a while now.
But, now that I know it's coming, I'm definitely going to sign myself up.

Sui · **Joined:** Sun Oct 24, 2004 10:17 pm **Posts:** 396

Definitely. For one thing, Google's usually got excellent-quality services, and for another, hopefully it will add another use to my Gmail account.

Shishu Hiwatari · **Posted:** Wed Aug 24, 2005 2:00 am

Google has a knack for being, well, functional.

I haven't really used my gmail account too much, but that google toolbar comes in handy when looking up words in a biiiiiiiig page, filling in stuff, and attempting to translate a page. Oh, and for doing internet research n_n

I'm not going to abandon AIM, seeing as not EVERYBODY with get a Google Talk account, but it really seems promising.

mibluvr13 · **Posted:** Wed Aug 24, 2005 2:11 am

I'll at least download it, but I just doubt that it'll take over AIM. If it does, well I'll eat my hat! </deception point> I don't have a GMail account. I just refuse to. I'm a bit of the google-watch.org fanatic, but if Google Messenger becomes the standard I'll stick with it.

Beyond the Grave · **Posted:** Wed Aug 24, 2005 2:16 am

It's pretty cool to see that Google is following in Yahoo's footprints by creating their on IM service, but I have enough IM's.

Choc-o-Lardiac Arrest · **Posted:** Wed Aug 24, 2005 2:17 am

hrmm.. i think im gonna switch, or just have it to have it. BTW, are u admins gonna add a new symbol thing for your GT? (GoogleTalk)

InterruptorJones · **Posted:** Wed Aug 24, 2005 2:24 am

You guys are gonna kill me, but..

I'm one of the only people in the world that has downloaded and installed Google Talk. Yes, the real thing. No, I can't give you the download link. I'd really like to, but if I did Google would have my family killed, and AgentSeethroo, too.

But, you can read my review and see all the screenshots here:
http://www.downloadsquad.com/2005/08/23 ... lk-review/

:eekdance:

P.S. It's got almost 400 diggs in under an hour and a half. I feel like Elvis.

breadtangle o' pizza · **Posted:** Wed Aug 24, 2005 3:00 am

I've been testing it in Gaim (along with the rest of Slashdot) and I must say it's pretty good. icefragment@gmail.com if anyone feels like adding me.

ed 'lim' smilde · **Posted:** Wed Aug 24, 2005 3:19 am

Alright, I just downloaded it.

It's cool how it shows you your latest emails and everything...

My name is just "edsmilde". I couldn't think of a name back when I first signed up at GMail.

InterruptorJones · **Posted:** Wed Aug 24, 2005 3:20 am

ed 'lim' smilde wrote:

I'm downloading it right now...

Yup, it's now available for public consumption.

So I got to feel special for a few minutes, at least.

[Fixed your link, yo. - MHG]

porplemontage · **Posted:** Wed Aug 24, 2005 3:41 am

My username is porplemontage. It works well, too. It's not very featureful yet, but I like the simplicity of it.

ed 'lim' smilde · **Posted:** Wed Aug 24, 2005 3:44 am

It does have a feature or two so far. If you minimize the window, everyone's messages will pop up in the lower right corner, which I like, anyway.

BTW, InterrupterJones, did something get messed up with your link? Google talk is currently at http://talk.google.com.

Choc-o-Lardiac Arrest · **Posted:** Wed Aug 24, 2005 3:53 am

ok, now to somthing important, are u guys gonna add a google talk link like u guys have for ICQ, AIM YIM ect.?

racerx_is_alive · **Posted:** Wed Aug 24, 2005 3:53 am

I gots it!

I wasn't even going to look until tomorrow, but my friend let me know that it was available.

Choc-o-Lardiac Arrest · **Posted:** Wed Aug 24, 2005 3:56 am

i downloaded it, but its not really working, maybe just my comp.

ed 'lim' smilde · **Posted:** Wed Aug 24, 2005 4:08 am

I hope they'll start adding more features soon, such as profile pics, file transfers, maybe chatrooms etc.

Lunar Jesty · **Posted:** Wed Aug 24, 2005 11:07 am

The Evil Google wrote:

Requires Windows XP/2000

No Google Talk for me. Dang Windows 98...

I just want to hold out until Longhorn.

King Nintendoid · **Posted:** Wed Aug 24, 2005 12:25 pm

I like how it's 90% smaller then MSN and AIM.

Shishu Hiwatari · **Posted:** Wed Aug 24, 2005 2:13 pm

Well, I've got it downloaded. Now to find some contacts to add...
ShishuHiwatari is my name, of course. ^^

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