 Google
Talk is a Windows application for Voice over IP and instant
messaging, offered by Google. The first beta version of the program was
released on 24th August, 2005.
Instant messaging between the Google Talk servers and its clients uses
an open protocol, XMPP, allowing users of other XMPP clients to
communicate with Google Talk users. VoIP in Google Talk is based around
the Jingle protocol. The technology used within the Google server
network however is not publicly known.
The Google Talk client is currently only available for Windows (2000,
XP, Server 2003, and Vista). With the release of the Google Talk gadget,
users of all platforms supported by Adobe Flash Player can also use
Google Talk[1]. Many other XMPP clients are compatible with Google Talk,
and support a variety of other platforms
Google Talk, Google's long-expected entry into the IM and VoIP market,
has arrived. As predicted, Google Talk is a full-fledged IM client based
on the open Jabber protocol with VoIP thrown in for good measure. The
Google Talk web site has gone live and you can now
Скачать Google
Talk for Windows.
Here is a quick run-down of what Google Talk has to offer: Basic IM
capabilities, high-quality and easy to use VoIP, complete integration
with Gmail, and a simple, ads-free interface. Read on for our
preliminary review and a glimpse into Google Talk's future.
The download file is tiny with 900k size and the install is so quick and
easy you don't even realize it's finished yet. You sign in with your
Gmail account and are immediately presented with your momentarily
empty buddy list. There's an Add Friend button, a "Search all
contacts" field which searches both your Google Talk and Gmail
contacts, and a drop-down under your name that lets you set your
available/unavailable status and messages.
Updates : Google reports that they are working on adding new
features such as supporting SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) in
a future release, which would broaden the user base for the program.
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