Google Talk included within Gmail does have the option which lets you get invisible on Google Talk but when it comes to the stand alone desktop client for Google talk, you dont have much options. One of the best ways till now to avoid replying to unnecessary conversations initiated by friends and aquaintances is by setting your status as Busy; but that doesnt work always as expected. We have been hoping that Google Talk's desktop client also gets invisible status soon. However, till that happens, the other trick that you can enforce is by showing your status as idle. Idle status usually represents that you are away and therefore not able to reply. Gtalk usually sets your status as idle after a particular timeout but as soon as you are back, that Idle status of yours just goes off and the world knows the truth.
With gAlwaysIdle you can now add two new items to the context menu of Gtalk allowing you to change your status to be 'always idle' or 'never idle'. When your status is set to 'always idle', you'll appear idle to your Google Talk buddies, even if you're sitting at your computer typing e-mails and sending IMs.
Image: gAlwaysIdle lets you show yourself as idle on Gtalk.
Below is a short work description of the two new menu items
Always Idle : This menu item lets you appear away even when you are logged in and doing some work like typing e-mails and sending instant messages etc.
Never Idle : This menu item lets you appear to be at your computer even when you're far away.
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