They say talk is cheap. Google thinks it should be free. Google Talk enables you to call or send instant messages to your friends for free–anytime, anywhere in the world. Google Talk offers you:

• Choice: Get in touch how and when you want to–over email, IM or a call

• Quality: Talk through your computer but hear your friends as if they were in the same room

• Convenience: Your Gmail contacts are pre-loaded into Google Talk so inviting or talking to your friends is just a click away

• Pictures and themes: See pictures in your Friends list and chat sessions.

Requires Windows XP/2000, minimum 56k (broadband recommended).

Mac and Linux users can connect to Google Talk using other other IM clients.

Google Talk is in beta and requires a Gmail username and password.

Download: Google Talk 1.0.0.95 Beta | Google Talk for BlackBerry devices (most commonly accessed via your BlackBerry)