Timex's Journal: Gmail

I was talking to a co-worker about Google's foray into the IM market with Google Talk, and I mentioned that I had read (on Slashdot, of all places!) that it was only available to people with a gmail account. The guy said that he had lots of invites available, and asked if I wanted one.

Well. I'm a Baptist, through and through: I accepted it 'cause it's free. ;) (Yes, I am aware of all the ramifications of actually using it... I was born with a tin-foil hat.)

Truth be told, it's not that bad. It's simple to navigate, it's easy to use. I actually think I like it.

Granted, it's not comparable to what I have at home; Google offers about 2.5GB space online, but I have over 100GB drive space... :D

I was told (by the guy that gave me the invite) that I would probably get one invite for signing up. I haven't seen any yet. Either one has to be using Gmail for a certain period first, Google are getting a bit more selective in who they give invites to, or they aren't giving any more out. Anyone have thoughts on that one?

Invites

[GeckoFood]

It will not take too long, but you will get a daily allotment of 50 invites. It seems to kick in after a couple of weeks.

Yes

[stoolpigeon]

Takes a little while to kick and then they'll be there. I haven't given any away in weeks. Last time I did was when I mentioned having trouble unloading them in a thread off the front-page here at the dot. That was cool 'cause people from all over the place asked for invites. But that only lasted a couple days. So if between now and when you get yours-- if you know anybody who wants an account, just let me know.

unlimited through Gtalk?

[slothdog]

I believe that if you install and use Google Talk, you can send a Talk invite to any email address. If it isn't a gmail address, it automatically includes a gmail invite as well.

Re:unlimited through Gtalk?

[Timex]

I believe that if you install and use Google Talk,

Which-- the Win* client?

If that's the case, it'll be a while before I see any Invites, then... I don't have access to a Win* box that I would intall the GT client on. (On the Win98 boxes I have, I use Trillian [trillian.cc]...)

Re:unlimited through Gtalk?

[allism]

you can access it through Jabber through Trillian (did that make sense? I'm sick, it probably didn't)

Re:unlimited through Gtalk?

[Timex]

I know I can use Trillian (in Win*), iChat and Adium (in OS X), and GAIM in all three. Basically, any Jabber-capable client.

I wasn't sure if the invites that were mentioned were only accessible through the GTalk client for Win*.