Google Talk Instant Messenger

You knew it was bound to happen sooner or later.

There is Yahoo Instant Messenger, MSN Messenger, Aol Instant Messenger and ICQ.

Now, the Big Dog of search engines has entered the instant messaging market with Google Talk. The beta is now available for download. Google Talk has a colorful and simple design, similar to their web site. Your Gmail account name is your Google Talk login. Not only can you instant message friends, but you can call them as well if you have a microphone and speakers hooked up to your computer.

It works easily enough and gives users more choices for keeping in touch with family, friends and associates.