[header] How to set up a google talk account [title] Verify you meet system requirements for google talk. [step] Google talk is compatible with windows but not with macintosh or linux operating systems. [substeps] Macintosh or linux users can sign in to google talk using third-party instant messaging clients. 
Visit the google talk other clients website, which is linked in the sources section of this article, to view a list of third-party instant messaging clients that support google talk. [title] Log in to your existing google or gmail account.