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Google takes on AOL, Yahoo and Microsoft with its own instant-messaging program that allows text chat and computer-to-computer voice connections. As you begin, Google Talk primes your contacts list with the people you e-mail most frequently.

Published: July 20, 2006 -- 16:01 GMT (09:01 PDT)
Caption by: Bill Detwiler
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The availability of your contacts is coded next to their names, with their connection status on the right. You can initiate a call or e-mail from the IM chat box.

Published: July 20, 2006 -- 16:01 GMT (09:01 PDT)
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Customization in Google Talk includes the ability to manage your friends list, block unwelcome people and save your chat history.

Published: July 20, 2006 -- 16:01 GMT (09:01 PDT)
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It wouldn't be a Google product if it didn't include a search tool.

Published: July 20, 2006 -- 16:01 GMT (09:01 PDT)
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Google takes on AOL, Yahoo and Microsoft with its own instant-messaging program that allows Net phone talk.

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Google takes on AOL, Yahoo and Microsoft with its own instant-messaging program that allows text chat and computer-to-computer voice connections. As you begin, Google Talk primes your contacts list with the people you e-mail most frequently.

Published: July 20, 2006 -- 16:01 GMT (09:01 PDT)

Caption by: Bill Detwiler