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Google Talk

Google is reportedly going to be launching an instant messaging service/tool/thingy tomorrow called Google Talk. Niall Kennedy has reported that it’s possible to set up a Jabber-capable client to connect to Google’s ‘Talk’ server as of today.

I gave it a try with AdiumX, and it seems to work just fine. Well, at least the logging on part. What I really need is for someone to try contacting me to test it out. If you are so inclined, read Niall’s post and try it out. You can contact me at peter.r.wood at gmail dot com.

Update Google Talk is now official (though there has been no press release as yet). They have a downloadable Windows client, as well as instructions for setting up other clients to use Google Talk.

Update Here’s the official press release, and the official blog entry. They’ve also introduced a new way to get a Gmail account:

…starting today, Google is making it easier for anyone in the U.S. with access to a mobile phone to sign up for a Gmail account. When users visit http://gmail.com and enter their mobile phone number, they will receive an invitation code via a text message. This code enables them to open an account.