Google Talk vs. msn messenger

[Aisling]

Originally Posted by mondine

Why one or the other? Many people have 3, 4, or more IM programs.
What do the people you know use?
And what do you have to lose by trying it, yourself?

I had MSN on my comp but then I was told that it takes up LOADS of space so (seeing as I wasn't using it much) I uninstalled it. Is this true? and does Google Talk take up a lot of space on your computer?
Actually, is Gtalk like MSN messenger...like you can talk live to other Google friends?

[mondine]

Originally Posted by Aisling

I had MSN on my comp but then I was told that it takes up LOADS of space so (seeing as I wasn't using it much) I uninstalled it. Is this true? and does Google Talk take up a lot of space on your computer?
Actually, is Gtalk like MSN messenger...like you can talk live to other Google friends?

I can't teally make a detailed comparison, since I use Trillian Pro. Which uses the various services, without the need to have the actual client installed.

However, I would assume that Gtalk would be preferable to MSN if you were concerned about system resources.
One of the things that people often mention as an advantage, is that it is a 'leaner' program, without a lot of the unecessary (and often unwanted) bloat of Messenger;
that still allows a very nice, clear voice connection for live conversation (as well as the usual text messages).

[PrawnJuice]

Originally Posted by Gerard

Personally, the thought of using three of four IM's seems insane, I use Trillian Pro personally. It works with all major IM's, including Google Talk.
It also has loads of features that Google Talk, and even other IM's have failed to provide.

What I like too is the fact that these additional features are available as add-ons. They are not part of the basic program; meaning that a user is not saddled with excess baggage he/she does not want.

I can't stand Trillian. It's a bigger resource whore than MSNM. I personally use Gaim, on both my Windows and Linux PCs. Like Trillian, Gaim can use Jabber, MSN, Gtalk, IRC and Yahoo! protocals. Version 2.00 of Gaim should have been released last month.

[riya ali]

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[intelliot]

I prefer Google Talk, but I have to use MSN Messenger because others use it. My biggest gripe about the service is that you can impersonate others by using "Unverified" email addresses.

[andrew247]

Originally Posted by intelliot

I prefer Google Talk, but I have to use MSN Messenger because others use it. My biggest gripe about the service is that you can impersonate others by using "Unverified" email addresses.

Someone did that to me, claiming to be you.

[Albatross]

Is someone is looking for a nice light weight im program that supports everything through different plug-ins, go to Miranda IM. I used it a while ago when they first started and I am actually trying out the new version now.

[physik3r]

I'm currently stuck on MSN because all my clients and friends are on it. Personally I HATE it. I miss the good old days of ICQ ( i still have my original 5 digit ICQ number ) but of course there's no point in using it anymore.

Googletalk is great but for the same reason I don't use it

[zima]

Originally Posted by intelliot

I prefer Google Talk, but I have to use MSN Messenger because others use it. My biggest gripe about the service is that you can impersonate others by using "Unverified" email addresses.

You don't have to.
Now that GTalk is just usual Jabber server, you can use transports to other networks. And it's not a problem that GTalk server doesn't have transports, you can use ones from other servers.

[eliza]

I don't know really i haven't got to grips with it yet!