Yes, the world is still abuzz about Google Talk (myself included, sadly). It's the best desktop VoIP I've ever used, and will become a regular staple on our show. However, the name sucks – seriously. The UI needs help, too (but it all starts with a good, natural name). Instead of complaining for the sake of complaining, I'm going to offer up a list of alternatives for Google Talk, although I can't necessarily take credit for all of 'em:

• Gtalk
• Gabber
• Gargle
• Gooble
• Gimble
• Garthok
• Giblet
• Ginkgo
• Gabble
• Gimli

Personally, I think Gtalk rolls off the tongue – and I'm likely to call it that anyway, largely because they pounded the “Gmail” branding into my head, and that service is already deeply integrated into the product. So, they might as well call it Gtalk and get it over with.