I am starting to use Google Talk or GTalk. Again! Actually, I tried this instant messenger the moment it went live two years ago or so. But it didn't have the wow factor. I stopped when I found out that Yahoo Messenger (YM) was a much better medium for online chatting or sending instant messages. You can probably do anything you want while chatting with YM -- listen to various genre of streaming music for instance.
Before YM, I had the fondness for Windows Messenger. It was my main chatting system. When I started to get spam messages, I stopped using it.
Now, I'm back with Gtalk. Google Talk has tremendously improved since the last time I used it. I personally like the cute Gmail notification that appears on the lower right corner of the screen. YM uses notifications too, but with a much wider, long strip. GTalk also have translations bots. Send a message in one language and Gtalk will have it instantly translated into another. There are 24 bots available - French, Spanish, Greek, etc.
Just now, I am adding my Gtalk photo or avatar to personalize it. There are no "text help" that you can find on the gtalk window that will tell you how to add or change photo or display your favorite icon. But the process is still easy. Here's how to choose a Buddy Picture:
1. Sign in to Google Talk.
2. Click the image next to your name, at the top of your Friends list.
3. Select one of the provided pictures, or click Browse... to upload an image from another location.
Your picture will appear immediately, and your friends will be able to see it next to your name and status message in their Friends lists.
Note: If you upload your own picture, just make sure the image file is a .JPG, .GIF, .BMP, or .PNG. Google Talk will automatically resize the image in your file to 32x32.
That's it guys. Gtalk will now be side-by-side with my YM. Which one is better? I still go for Yahoo Messenger. But who knows I might change my mind when I get used to Gtalk.
To sign-up for gtalk, here. However, if you already have a GMail, the account will work just fine.
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