Google to Deliver Instant Messages - Los Angeles Times
Continuing its rapid expansion into new product categories, the Internet search giant plans to launch an instant messaging program called Google Talk as early as Wednesday, according to people familiar with the service.
It appears that Wednesday might be an interesting day as Google may unveil a new IM service. It may be an uphill battle as many people, once they have adopted an IM service, are hesitant to dump what is tried and true for something new and untested, especially when they are not sure if their friends and family will switch with them. Those friends and family may not switch because of their friends who may not want to switch.
In addition, it may be a matter of “been there done that”, as others are saying that Google’s product won’t break any new ground. Their IM will simply have the same features as those that are already out there. Now, if Google came up with a cross-platform IM that would communicate with AIM, Yahoo, and MSN messengers…hmmm…now that would be interesting.
It will be interesting to see what comes of this new product. I’ll hold my opinions until I get my hands on it.
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