<p>Microsoft's disdain for Google doesn't extend to all of its rival's products.</p><p>In a rare bit of cooperation, Microsoft's Outlook.com is giving users of its free email service the option of logging into Google Chat to exchange instant messages and engage in audio or video conversations.</p><p>The tie-in announced Tuesday represents an uneasy alliance in the midst of a typically contentious relationship between Microsoft Corp. and Google Inc.</p><p>Microsoft is framing its embrace of Google Chat as an example of how it's trying to help connect people who rely on various services to interact with one another. Both Outlook.com and Google Chat are offered for free as way for Microsoft and Google to attract more online traffic to its advertising-supported services.</p><p><a href="http://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/microsofts-outlookcom-adds-google-chat-integration-367129">Keep reading...</a></p><p>Read also:</p><p><a href="http://www.thinkdigit.com/Internet/Microsoft-allows-chat-with-Google-contacts-within_14645.html">Microsoft allows chat with Google contacts within Outlook.com</a> (Digit)</p><p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/14/microsoft-adds-google-talk-to-outlook-dot-com-skydrive/">Microsoft adds built-in Google Talk to Outlook.com and SkyDrive.com - Engadget</a> (Engadget)</p><p><a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/microsoft-brings-google-talk-chat-into-outlook-com-updates/">Microsoft Brings Google Talk Chat Into Outlook.com [Updates] - MakeUseOf</a> (MakeUseOf)</p><p>Explore: <a href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=dBVwfxLnU-rFZfMi41REwXcuJpnWM&ned=us">91 additional articles.</a></p>