tk102 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 There's a new browser in town. Google announced that it's going be releasing its new browser, Chrome, today by sending out a comic book. Some screenshots have been posted here, but it appears the download links for the browser have been disabled for the moment. What does this mean to IE? Google's strategy has been to outflank Microsoft's operating system dominance by catering to the increasing importance of the Web as a platform. The browser is a essentially the Window to that platform. It's likely that Google Docs, Picasa albums, Gmail, Google Maps, and of course Google Search could all be integrated even more so than what we're used to. And you worried about how much Google knew about you already... Fortunately the browser is claimed to be open-source, which hopefully Google stays true to -- Android is an supposedly an open source Google project as well, but Google has lost some of the trust with the developer community with some recent activities. Mozilla and Google have had a partnership for awhile where Google has provided some engineering help (and probably borrowing some ideas as well) and has paid to get Google listed as the main search engine within Firefox. Those deals were renewed through 2011 according to the Wall Street Journal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Jones Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Money makes the world go 'round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Istorian Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Let's just see what this browser will be. I personally use Firefox, as in my opinion it is better that IE, but I have no problem to change it, if Chrome is good enough... EDIT: Ray's post reminds me of this: I couldn't find "Money makes the world go round", so I found this! |I| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arátoeldar Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 The promises look good. Let's see if Google can deliver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabretooth Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Aye, I saw this. To be frank, I'm not wholly impressed with it yet, although the backend looks impressive. I'm definitely going to try it tomorrow with sweaty palms, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I'll probably give it a test run, sure. I've never had problems with anything Google's made before, so I don't see why not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tk102 Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 Call me paranoid, but at the moment I don't feel like like giving Google any further information of mine. I don't fully trust Google Gears which allows browser applications to "seamlessly interact" with my desktop and comes built-in with Chrome. I don't see much distinction between that and ActiveX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrotoy7 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 yup, I dont trust those commies clowns at google. If their new browser has an extension that allows me to download 'stuff' from 'certain places' then I may consider it mtfbwya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ctrl Alt Del Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I'll probably give it a test run, sure. I've never had problems with anything Google's made before, so I don't see why not. QFT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arátoeldar Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Call me paranoid, but at the moment I don't feel like like giving Google any further information of mine. I don't fully trust Google Gears which allows browser applications to "seamlessly interact" with my desktop and comes built-in with Chrome. I don't see much distinction between that and ActiveX. Which is why I have a wait and see attitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pho3nix Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I'll probably try it out of course, but Firefox will always be my main browser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da_man Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I'm going to try it once I get around to installing it. If found a download link, BTW. Not entirely sure it works, but it just might be my computer keeping me from downloading it. Download Link Be aware that it is still in the beta stage according to the site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Roboto Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 It's available at http://www.google.com/chrome. I like it a lot so far. The only thing I'm missing is a few Firefox addons. I certainly won't miss Firefox's giant memory footprint. Edit: Ninja'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChAiNz.2da Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 of course.. no version for mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da_man Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Or Linux for that matter. I remember reading somewhere that they are working on a version for Linux and/or Mac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChAiNz.2da Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Or Linux for that matter. I remember reading somewhere that they are working on a version for Linux and/or Mac. Yeah, I signed up for the release news... just wanted to try it out on the mac here at work since I could care less what Google learns/tracks about JTV Not sure I want this at home where things are more "sensitive" and directly nosing in to my business Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det. Bart Lasiter Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Yeah, I signed up for the release news... just wanted to try it out on the mac here at work since I could care less what Google learns/tracks about JTV jewelry for naughty places Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tk102 Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 Well after reading the entire comic (which wasn't working for me this morning), I have to say the whole Chrome project looks very promising and that perhaps I was a bit paranoid earlier. I like the idea of process isolation between tabs and the sandbox security model that goes with it. The compiled-javascript VM, the dynamic "home page", and the privacy modes are all good ideas and have piqued my interest level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revan 411 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 If Gmail is awesome, then obviously Chrome is going to be twice as good as Gmail and maybe better then FireFox, we will see when its out. But, it does look promising, and I'll definitely give it a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astor Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 If Gmail is awesome, then obviously Chrome is going to be twice as good as Gmail and maybe better then FireFox, we will see when its out. Simply because it's from the same people doesn't automatically qualify success or quality. But, as you say, we shall see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev7 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 hmmmm, interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inyri Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Does anybody else using it suddenly feel like they can actually see an entire web page? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordRevan999 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I may try,chrome but I am going to stick with firefox as main browser but if chrome turns out to be better,which I think it will not,then I may think of changing main browser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pho3nix Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Does anybody else using it suddenly feel like they can actually see an entire web page? Oh yeah. IT'S HUEG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inyri Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Like Xbox? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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