Google instant-messaging service does a lot without bells, whistles
‘Google Talk, the new instant-messaging and voice chat software unveiled Wednesday, is very much like every other product rolled out by those masters of Internet search in Mountain View: elegantly minimalist and a little quirky.
There are none of the bells and whistles found in the Big Three of instant messaging: America Online’s hugely popular Instant Messenger, also known as AIM; Microsoft’s MSN Messenger; and Yahoo Messenger. Google Talk is not compatible with those popular IM programs.
Google Talk offers no scrolling stock tickers, flashing ad banners, pop-up news pages or animated buddy icons. Indeed, it’s so slimmed down that many users might find little reason to switch.’
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