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Could IM Be The Next Step For Google?

Posted by Hemos on from the when-it-happens-it-happens dept.

Rob_Warwick writes "Silicon.com has released an article theorizing that Google might be thinking about releasing an Instant Message client. Between a google_im:// protocol embedded in the Google Desktop Search, and their acquisition of Picasa and their IM client this summer, it almost sounds possible."

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  1. Right.... by ltbarcly · · Score: 5, Funny

    Right after they release their web browser.

    1. Re:Right.... by irn_bru · · Score: 5, Funny

      When is their Cola coming out?

    2. Re:Right.... by Ingolfke · · Score: 5, Funny

      Cola? You understimate Google. They are releasing an energy drink that has a simple sweet flavor similar to Sprite. It is mixed with ginsing and nanobots that will search your soul and reveal your innermost desires.

    3. Re:Right.... by HyperChicken · · Score: 5, Funny

      I'll save them some time: My innermost desire is a fat-free pudding that doesn't let you down in the flavor department like so many others.

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  2. Re:whoohoo by maskedbishounen · · Score: 5, Funny

    Like targetted ads towards your conversation? Woo!

    <friend> hey, got rejected again last night, eh?
    <you> yeah. :/ one look at the duct tape around my glasses and she ran out screaming.
    Google Ad: Russian Brides~

    Okay, where do I sign up?

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    "An infinite number of monkeys typing into GNU emacs would never make a good program."
  3. One day... by TheGatekeeper · · Score: 5, Funny

    With Google branching into so many fields, one day you'll drive your Google to the Goggle to buy some Goggle to eat while you watch Google on your Google.

    I'm serious. Please do not mod funny.

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    1. Re:One day... by D-Cypell · · Score: 5, Funny

      I find that notion terribly google, but who am I to google!

    2. Re:One day... by EMH_Mark3 · · Score: 5, Funny

      Oh no! It's the Smurfs fiasco all over again!!

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  4. Re:The invasion is underway.... by ValuJet · · Score: 4, Funny
    For a company whose motto is "do no evil", this move doesn't fit into the picture.

    I couldn't agree more. Obviously creating this IM client (wow, who'd a thunk it) is a horribly evil move. How dare they offer up an IM client that you can or cannot decide to use. It is truely evil.