Google Talk

Fyron · #1 October 10th, 2005, 12:16 PM

I'd recommend using a better Jabber client and not falling for Google's hype on this one.

Google is just using the already existent Jabber framework, so anyone with any Jabber client can chat with those on Google Talk.

Here is the list of Jabber-using clients:

http://www.jabber.org/software/clients.shtml

Psi is a nice one:

http://psi.affinix.com/

Gaim also works.

inigma · #2 October 10th, 2005, 01:23 PM

but Google will rule the world someday.

Combat Wombat · #3 October 10th, 2005, 02:43 PM

Google wishes it will rule the world but Microsoft isn't gonna give it up. Even though I like google more than Microsoft google isn't gonna win the war they've started.

inigma · #4 October 10th, 2005, 03:30 PM

Google now has a $4 billion war chest and a business model that is driving Microsoft into its lethargic loss.in the information market.

Unless Microsoft is reorganized totally from the ground up, with a new unified vision, it will never be able to compete with Google because the foundation of Google's success has been its focus and simplicity.

Atrocities · #5 October 10th, 2005, 05:18 PM

I bet Microsoft is just quaking in their boot right now that Google is actually developing software. I will bet old Bill Gates has thrown many a tantrum over Googles future plans. I would not be a bit surprised if Google is Microsofts number one "get'em" target.

Fyron · #6 October 10th, 2005, 07:01 PM

Quote:

inigma said:
Unless Microsoft is reorganized totally from the ground up, with a new unified vision, it will never be able to compete with Google because the foundation of Google's success has been its focus and simplicity.

Check recent news. MS now has 3 divisions instead of 7.

Atrocities · #7 October 10th, 2005, 08:01 PM

I want google office, google os, and a google dollars!

inigma · #8 October 10th, 2005, 08:33 PM

google dollars - i think i heard from a confidential source that they are working on something called "gwallet".

GOS (Google OS) could be a Linux thing. They already sell their server farm technology, so a consumer Google-branded OS may not be that far off.

Google Office - why reinvent the wheel? If they go into office development, it would be easier for them to get a more "information-based" foothold by designing a Google-centric OS. Who know?

They may eventually be querying our morning coffee makers.