Google Talk - do you use it?

Discussion in 'Google' started by dshah, Sep 12, 2005.

  1. #1
    I installed it, but hardly used it so far. Still can't find need for another messenger (as I don't do voice chatting)

    is it HIT? Do lot of people use it (dumping yahoo and msn won't be easy).
     
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  2. largeheartedboy

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    #2
    Since I have so many friends using different IM clients, I use the open source GAIM client. I log into my AOL, ICQ, Yahoo, MSN, and Google Talk IM protocols all at once, that way I have only one program to deal with rather than several. A couple of people have contacted me via Google Talk, but only to text (I don't voice chat, either).
     
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  3. anjanesh

    anjanesh Well-Known Member

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    #3
    Downloaded and installed it the day it got released - but no one to chat with !
    Guess people are not ready to move to a new IM that easily.
    Interface is plain - just like Google Web - but I dont see a lot of options to turn on/off !
     
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  4. Janissary

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    #4
    I use it, I like it...

    ehuehe
     
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  5. INV

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    #5
    Still using Trillian, maybe one day I will use GoogleTalk in the future. For now its like using MSN 1.0, it has nothing new to offer or a userbase to back it up!
     
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  6. Zapita

    Zapita Active Member

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    #6
    anyone knows if the voice and video are better than yahoo's?
    (not sure if those are even available with GT)
     
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  7. Blogmaster

    Blogmaster Blood Type Dating Affiliate Manager

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    #7
    I like it a lot, expecially since it pops up a notification whenever I receive a gmail.
     
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  8. Analog Point

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    #8
    i am using it i liked it its soo good and have basic design so nice :D
     
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    #9
    I don't use it much. G! talk is just a lousy attempt to copy MSN messenger...but those are the rules of the trade they say so let's zip my mouth for now.
     
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  10. sarahk

    sarahk iTamer Staff

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    #10
    It's another tool in the toolbox to improve connectivity. I like the alerts and it got past the proxy restrictions at work - which ICQ couldn't.

    Trillian Pro has a module to incorporate GoogleTalk which is the ideal solution!
     
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  11. carina

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    #11
    I find trillian much more convenient
     
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  12. progeniy

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    #12
    I have tested and compared it with SKYPE... skype is way better at least for the moment..
     
    progeniy, Sep 13, 2005 IP
  13. UndiesHosting

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    I had been using this with iChat with no problems and then randomly it stopped working with an unknown SSL error last week. I double checked my configuration against what google has on their web site, and it is still setup correctly, but it no more worky.
     
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    #14
    I use it only for voice chat as it is very good like talking on the phone :) Hope it remains the same even after some time when their servers get busier as more and more users will start using it.
     
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  15. mightyb

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    I still need to give it a try. I might even do it now.


    -edit- Nah, did not like it.
     
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  16. DecoDenim

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    #16
    i only use AIM since most everyone I know use that 2
     
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  17. kaichandler

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    #17
    looking at it..:)

    regards

    Kai Chandler
     
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    #18
    yes i use it for checking mails not for chating.... :D
     
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    #19
    I would like to try but non of my friend using it yet...
     
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  20. The Webmaster

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    #20
    I use it but not for Chatting It just informs me whenever i get an email.
    For chatting I use GAIM.
     
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