I hope it proves to be as cool as their other products...
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Another one? Yeesh. Aren't there enough chat options already? Doesn't look like they offer anything new.
I'm a big fan of Google, but their need to fit every niche is starting to wear on me.
Posted by human_2.0 (Member # 6006) on :
I was all excited other clients could use the service. But that is only for text. For audio chat it is Windows only. Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
*slightly mollified* Well, if I can IM people on it using Gaim, then it's not all bad . . .
Posted by fugu13 (Member # 2859) on :
Not only that, but they're planning server to server integration, and quite possibly integration with other IM services (these things are already possible with existing jabber servers, but google appears to have written their own).
That is, you'll be able to connect to other jabber users, who will have screen names like "bob@jabber.com", and you'll possibly be able to connect to other IM services over what is called a transport, with screen names which would appear as something like "bob@aim.gmail.com"
Posted by fugu13 (Member # 2859) on :
Oh, and for OS X users who wish to connect, I highly recommend Adium (which is excellent for other chat services such as AIM as well).
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
*amused, is strongly reminded of when service-to-service email first became available in the early 90s*
Posted by Hamson (Member # 7808) on :
OH MY GOD. I was about to make this topic. Everyone needs Gmail and Google talk RIGHT NOW. It's great how streamlined it is. And the talking quality is better than phones by FAR. If anyone needs a Gmail account, I'll be glad to send.
Posted by the_Somalian (Member # 6688) on :
Hamson, if you could be so kind...
RunEba5@hotmail.com
Much obliged. =D
Posted by Jon Boy (Member # 4284) on :
quote:Originally posted by rivka: I'm a big fan of Google, but their need to fit every niche is starting to wear on me.
They're the next Microsoft!
*heads for the hills*
Posted by Hamson (Member # 7808) on :
Somalian, I actually discovered I can't send out invites. But my friend still has a ton. I'm having him send one to you.
Posted by Hamson (Member # 7808) on :
Wait scratch that. I think I can.
Posted by pfresh85 (Member # 8085) on :
I would use Google Talk, but it looks to be a Windows only affair at the moment. Since I'm on a Mac, that's a no go. Oh well.
Posted by fugu13 (Member # 2859) on :
pfresh: you can use a variety of clients which work on OS X to connect to Google Talk (though no voice chat . . . yet). I suggest Adium or iChat.
Adium in particular is excellent as a multi-service client.
Posted by pfresh85 (Member # 8085) on :
To do that though, I'd have to sacrifice my AIM account with iChat (since iChat seems to only let you have one account running at once). I guess I could check out Adium though.
Posted by Shawshank (Member # 8453) on :
Does it allow for like- chat options too- I just downloaded it.
Posted by fugu13 (Member # 2859) on :
You should be able to have both an AIM and a Jabber account (with gmail) connected in iChat.
I do like Adium, though.
Posted by pfresh85 (Member # 8085) on :
You were right, fugu. I can have both my AIM and Jabber (with gmail) running at the same time. Too bad my Gmail list is empty compared to my iChat one.
Posted by Hamson (Member # 7808) on :
Ok. I just discovered if you put the little asterisks around a word, or group of words, it makes them bold. And smileys automatticly turn blue.
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