Google Talk speaks to Orkut

For those using Orkut, Google's social networking website, you may notice new Google Talk integration next time you sign in.

The first thing you will notice is the online status for your friends -- you can even send scraps to those contacts which will be displayed in their instant messenger.  The Google Talk client can not only receive scraps, but send them to other Orkut members too.

Here is more information from the Google Talk FAQ:

Enabling the integration between orkut and Google Talk opens up a host of new functionality in both products. From orkut, you'll be able to chat or make voice calls, and your friends' online status will be displayed. Google Talk accounts will have additional functions including the ability to send scraps from the Google Talk client, view your friends' profiles, and receive notification of new scraps.