Google Talk or Gtalk is an instant messaging client based on the Jabber protocol, like Pidgin, Adium, Kopete, among others. Gtalk is developed by Google and is a free program with proprietary code, its development is still in beta status.
Key features of Google Gtalk
- Supports video conferencing.
- Send messages to offline users.
- Stability and efficiency in the use of system resources.
- You can use it online, from Gmail.
- Support for avatars and history of conversation.
- Integration with the social network Orkut.
- Gtalk client is compatible only with Windows operating systems. Anyway you can use the Gtalk protocol in other operating systems like Mac OS and Linux, using messaging clients like Pidgin, Adium and Kopete.