Chapter 20: Chatting with Google Talk

In This Chapter

• Set up the Google Talk software

• Let people know when you want to chat

• Configure the Google Talk client

• Get the most from your chats by saving your Chat history

• Learn how to easily transfer files to your friends

• Use Google Talk’s hands-free and enjoy talking instead of typing

Google Talk is an instant messenger program that allows you to chat with friends in a buddy list. It’s like many of the other instant messenger programs. See when people in your buddy list are online and when they are away. Chat with them, send them files, send your buddies e-mail, and send voice messages to them, all with Google Talk.