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HOW TO use Google Talk (now) with iChat

Guess what? I'm using Google's "talk" IM service right now. It's pretty simple, just added the server in iChat, used my google username and pass and now I'm using google's jabber server (you can add me, torrone@gmail.com). Adding the account, I needed to try connect with and without SSL, and finally me online using their server. Here's another HOW TO - Link. UPDATE: Get the Google client with VOIP and more here! Wow!

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Posted by: Rob_Bruce on August 23, 2005 at 5:10 PM

How funny, we were just saying that Google's a step away from Yahoo for VoIP because they don't have an IM service.
What a riot.
Rob
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http://geekspeakradio.com - Technology, Games & Media Podcast

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Posted by: Wickity on August 23, 2005 at 5:26 PM

I now have it running under Trillian 3.1 Pro Build 121.. easy as pie to add.

If you don't already have it, download the Jabber plug-in from Cerulean Studio's site.
Go to 'Preferences'.
Click 'Plugins'.
Activate the Jabber plug-in.
Click 'Identities & Connections'.
'Add a new connection' ... 'JABBER'
Enter your gmail address in the JID field (i.e. 'wickity@gmail.com')
Enter your gmail password.
Select auto connect, if you're so inclined.
Click 'Change'
Set server host to 'talk.google.com'
Click 'Save Settings'
Click 'Connect'
'Close' preferences

That's it, enjoy!

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