Google Gmail to integrate with IM

User Comments: 7

1. February 7, 2006 12:36 PM
   Vaulden said:
   No software required? Well I might just try it out if the few contacts I have move over to it. I don't see other IM services losing too many people to Google, as many people don't want to lose contact with their friends. So to move over to a new IM successfully they have to convince all their friends to move, which causes a chain reaction that rarely happens.
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2. February 7, 2006 12:47 PM
   sjps220 said:
   I just noticed a little chat icon on the left side of my gmail account yesterday. I was wondering what I was supposed to do with it. Having it built into the web browser is nice when on a different computer, since you wont have to make sure a messaging program is installed.
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3. February 7, 2006 1:39 PM
   sngx1275 said:
   I think this is a terrible idea, gtalk or whatever its called isn't widely used, I've got it set up in Adium on OS X but I only know 3 people other than myself that have a google IM, and they all use other networks as well.The furthest they should go with this, in my opinion, is having their IM client notify you when you get a new gmail. Like Yahoo's IM does.
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4. February 7, 2006 2:37 PM
   djleyo said:
   yeah!! finally i know a lot of people that have gmail and are looking to try something diff. in IM clientsthe reason google talk never got hype it needed google has been reserved on new software releases but i think this relese is going to get more attention
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5. February 7, 2006 10:10 PM
   nathanskywalker said:
   Good idea google! Google talk is exceptionaly proficient at preforming it's job, if google manages this, it should be first class. i have had problems with java talk room applications in the past. Still trying to fix the problem as a matter a-fact. But if google is writting the blue print, i have confidence that everything will be fine. A good, solid chat room, no software required, obviously compatible other google applications, and probably able to be modified and customized do to that fact.
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6. February 7, 2006 10:23 PM
   Need_a_Dell said:
   This is a great idea. I have a Gmail account which I absolutely adore. Not only is Gmail way more reliable compared to other web based email, but the enormous inbox space is a definite plus. Now, the incorporation of an IM is just icing on the cake. The features that will be available will redeem Google's late start in the IM race. I am definitely looking forward to using this new Gmail feature!
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7. February 8, 2006 9:19 AM
   Kaleid said:
   Read a few days ago somewhere that Google are planning to build their own internet. It wouldn't surprise me they are planning on releasing their own console since they pretty much have their tentacles everywhere.
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