Google has announced that it is making Google Talk instant messaging service free for all.
Previously the search engine had restricted its use to Gmail account users, however from today anyone is able to use the service to talk to others for free around the globe.
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The new program, called Gmail Chat, will let Gmail users exchange text messages with others without having to log onto a separate chat program, making instant messaging simpler and more integrated with the e-mail program.
Google’s vice president for product management, Salar Kamangar, declined to say how many people used Gmail, saying only that there were millions. AOL’s instant messenger has 53 million users; MSN’s 27 million and Yahoo’s 22 million.
Mr. Kamangar said Gmail Chat would be available Tuesday to an unspecified number of Gmail users, and to all users of the system by the end of February.
Gmail Chat when it combines video will be a giant step forward.
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There is a new Blog from our friends at Google. This blog is for Google Talk, the preferred chat/talk client of CrimsonLight.com.
This blog is to fill us in on all the exciting things on the horizon at Google Talk. We will keep you posted.
Nohandle is also talking about it.
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