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Google Learns to Speak

Beta Google Talk Released

by Yaroslav Lyssenko

[ 08/26/2005 | 08:12 PM ]

Google continues to expand its services. Following massive success of Gmail that provides mail accounts with unseen storage capabilities as well as efficient spam protection algorithms, as well as Google Earth, Google has released a beta version of Google Talk software.

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Google Talk enables you to call or send instant messages to your friends for free anytime, anywhere in the world. The other interesting feature is a built-in Gmail Notifier, which automatically checks Gmail account and shows brief information about new e-mails. To start using this service you need to download and install the utility which weights 900K, and since only Gmail users are allowed to use this service, you have to login using your Gmail account username and password.

“Google Talk is a simple and free way to talk with and send instant messages to your friends. Like Gmail, Google Talk uses Google’s innovative technologies to help people communicate more effectively and efficiently. Think of it as Google’s approach to communications. Google Talk is easy and intuitive to use. All you need to make free calls is an Internet connection, a microphone, and a speaker. After you download Google Talk, sign in with your Gmail username and password. Invite your friends to download Google Talk, and once they do, you’ll be able to talk or IM with them instantly,” says Google Talk FAQ.