They say talk is cheap. With Google Talk, it’s free--and fast:

• Flexibility: Get in touch with an IM, email, or a call

• Quality: Enjoy fast file transfer and high quality voice calls

• Convenience: Convenience: Reach all your Gmail contacts, with just a click

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

Google Talk is in beta and requires a Gmail username and password, and Windows XP/2000, minimum 56k (broadband recommended).

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

Download: Google Talk 1.0.0.96 Beta | Google Talk for BlackBerry devices (most commonly accessed via your BlackBerry)