From Google Talking

Pushing the Envelope

Many developers are content to improve small functions of the Google Talk client; others like to push the envelope and attempt to perform feats that most users would never think of. Here we cover a few of these advancements, such as the ability to use Google Talk to talk to your friends on other IM networks like AIM and Yahoo. And even though the BlackBerry Google Talk client is well known, you might not know that there is even a client available for a standard cell phone!

Google Talk to Go

One of the increased pressures in today s world is that we are always on the go and we always need to feel connected. So, why settle for Google Talk when you have to leave it back home or at the office? It s not like you can whip out your laptop on the sidewalk to send a quick reminder to a buddy; even with a tablet PC that can be burdensome. The answer lies in much smaller devices that we can operate quickly and easily.

Earlier in the book, we went into how Google Talk could be used on a RIM BlackBerry and a Nokia 770 Internet Tablet, which is great for all of the suit-and-tie executives. But what solutions are there for the common person? How about MGTalk, a free, open-source cell phone client? MGTalk is an excellent application, written in Java, that is available at http://mgtalk.sourceforge.net. All you need is a cell phone that supports...

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VoIP Software
VoIP software is used to conduct telephone-like voice conversations across IP-based networks.
Online Directories and Search Engines
Online directories list companies on web sites that focus on specific industries or segments. Search engines provide targeted web results based on keywords and other advanced criteria.
Telephones and Cellular Phones
Telephones and cellular phones convert voice or other sound signals into a form that can be transmitted to another device that receives and reconverts the waves back into sound.
Mobile and Wireless Software
Mobile and wireless software is used to program and manage mobile and wireless devices such as cell phones, personal digital assistants (PDA), and global positioning systems (GPS).
Terrestrial Radio and Satellite Radio Services
Terrestrial radio and satellite radio service providers transmit radio programming over satellite, cable networks and over open airwaves.

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