Why do I need a Gmail account to use Gbridge?
Gbridge is a great extension of the Google network service. It is tightly integrated with Google Gtalk server authentication. So you would need a Gmail account to log into the Google network service to use Gbridge. All the Gbridge network traffics are encrypted when passing through Gtalk server, therefore your privacy is still protected. Once you log into Google network service, you will be able to see the list of your existing Gmail friends on the Friends tab of the Gbridge main window. Please note that Gbridge is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Google Inc.