How did the website Orkut get its name?
For the name, see Orkut (given name). Orkut was a social networking service owned and operated by Google in its later years. The service was designed to help users meet new and old friends and maintain existing relationships. The website was named after its creator, Google employee Orkut Büyükkökten.
Why was the Orkut app so popular in India?
Orkut’s popularity marked the advent of a new rising India, which was aware and no more digitally handicapped. It showcased the Indian mindset — a strong urge to remain connected with each other. Also read: What happened the first time you used Google?
What can you do with GTalk on Orkut?
There was at one point an option to integrate GTalk with Orkut, enabling chat and file sharing. Similar to Facebook, users could also use a “like” button to share interests with friends. Users could also change their interface from a wide range of colorful themes in the library. Themes were only available in Brazil and India.
How can I message my Friends on Orkut?
Orkut also allowed users to sign in with their Google Mail, or Gmail, credentials. Before the introduction of the New Orkut, users had two options to message friends: via the scrapbook (equivalent to the Facebook wall) or by sending a private message.
Who is the creator of Orkut and incircle?
Orkut was quietly launched on January 22, 2004 by Google. Orkut Büyükkökten, a Turkish software engineer, developed it as an independent project while working at Google. While previously working for Affinity Engines, he had developed a similar system, InCircle, intended for use by university alumni groups.
What’s the difference between the old and the New Orkut?
The new version used Google Web Toolkit (GWT), thus making extensive use of AJAX in the user interface. However, users of the new version could still switch back to the old one. Google stated the new Orkut was faster, simpler, and more customizable. More particular features included video chat, promotions and easy navigation.