Google is announcing a new browser designed completely from scratch by Google today.
No download link is available at this time yet, but here is a "comic book" briefing the various features of this revolutionary browser.
We'll have to wait to see just how revolutionary it is.
Google Chrome
Created 16 years ago2008-09-02 12:18:13 UTC by
satchmo
Created 16 years ago2008-09-02 12:18:13 UTC by
satchmo
Posted 16 years ago2008-09-02 12:18:13 UTC
Post #254870
Posted 16 years ago2008-09-02 15:24:59 UTC
Post #254884
I see it's out now. I'll stick to Firefox as it's been a favourite for some time. Tell me how it is though!
Posted 16 years ago2008-09-02 15:29:56 UTC
Post #254885
What's so great about it?
Posted 16 years ago2008-09-02 15:36:21 UTC
Post #254887
wow a new browser i'll have to go home and crap myself.
So the Google toolbar has morphed into a whole (probably) shitty browser... can't wait to see how bad it is. (actually will probably end up being the coolest thing ever)
So the Google toolbar has morphed into a whole (probably) shitty browser... can't wait to see how bad it is. (actually will probably end up being the coolest thing ever)
Posted 16 years ago2008-09-02 15:46:26 UTC
Post #254888
I can imagine the screaming web designers already.
I'm sure it will be fine, but its probably still a bit annoying to make sure it works reguardless.
I'm sure it will be fine, but its probably still a bit annoying to make sure it works reguardless.
Posted 16 years ago2008-09-02 15:55:07 UTC
Post #254889
I just tried it - it starts up in about half a second! less even. one gripe i have about firefox is that when you start up, loading firefox takes a while. but dear god, it loaded up even quicker than IE, and IE is integrated into the operating system!
i recommend everyone read this: http://www.google.com/googlebooks/chrome/index.html (edit: sorry, i just realised satch linked it already)
i've been testing it, and some of the features really are something else. sure, it still has a few rendering issues (input boxes and buttons mostly) with TWHL, but apart from that, this is looking really good. with a few changes (mostly user-created extensions - web developer, firebug, etc equivalents) i could see myself using this browser over firefox.
i recommend everyone read this: http://www.google.com/googlebooks/chrome/index.html (edit: sorry, i just realised satch linked it already)
i've been testing it, and some of the features really are something else. sure, it still has a few rendering issues (input boxes and buttons mostly) with TWHL, but apart from that, this is looking really good. with a few changes (mostly user-created extensions - web developer, firebug, etc equivalents) i could see myself using this browser over firefox.
Posted 16 years ago2008-09-02 15:55:13 UTC
Post #254890
You can already download it, its super great!
Posted 16 years ago2008-09-02 16:25:15 UTC
Post #254893
I just read a report on Yahoo concerning this whole Chrome deal, and it's a real eye opener. According to what I got from the report, the fact that Google is releasing their own browser, could very well be a retaliatory response against a certain feature Microsoft added to the new Internet Explorer version 8. I am sure some of you have already heard in the media that some of the new features being added to Internet Explorer 8 include more tools for web surfers to cloak their online preferences, creating a shield that could make it more difficult for Google and other marketing networks to figure out which ads are most likely to appeal to which individuals. This is very bad for Google's business model, since Internet Explorer is used by about 75 percent of web surfers. As far as I am concerned, this is just one more battle among the Titans for global, web domination.
I highly recommend you all read the full Yahoo story on this: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080902/ap_on_hi_te/google_browser;_ylt=AkmFC5mXVMDeFj0jVz4W2Yqs0NUE
I highly recommend you all read the full Yahoo story on this: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080902/ap_on_hi_te/google_browser;_ylt=AkmFC5mXVMDeFj0jVz4W2Yqs0NUE
Posted 16 years ago2008-09-02 18:36:04 UTC
Post #254906
Looking into it now. The "task manager" feature alone makes it pretty appealing to me.
Not really feeling the download manager, though.
Not really feeling the download manager, though.
Posted 16 years ago2008-09-02 19:03:27 UTC
Post #254909
Google has been working on the browser for more than two years. So I don't think it's just a knee-jerk reaction to Microsoft's IE 8.
Posted 16 years ago2008-09-02 19:11:04 UTC
Post #254910
Here's a link to a video, introducing the features of Chrome.
Posted 16 years ago2008-09-02 19:18:09 UTC
Post #254911
ChromeOoo Shiny.
I like the simplicity of the interface, in addition to its ultra speed in loading! The task manager is also nice.
Perhaps a change from Firefox is in order? Ill wait until it comes out of beta, and see what kind of plug-ins they might offer. In particular, a better download manager, as world crafter mentioned.
And just a side not, Tito, don't take this personally, but i hate your outlook on the internet, and i cant stand reading your posts like the one above, or the ones in that "browser debate", they just irritate me.
Posted 16 years ago2008-09-02 19:29:29 UTC
Post #254912
Four installation attempts, four different errors.
It's not making a good first impression on me :/
It's not making a good first impression on me :/
Posted 16 years ago2008-09-02 19:29:53 UTC
Post #254913
I love chrome this shit is awesome
Posted 16 years ago2008-09-02 19:43:24 UTC
Post #254914
the video is intriguing, i guess i'll have to try it...
Posted 16 years ago2008-09-02 19:51:51 UTC
Post #254915
it's alright, but Opera is still better at the moment.
I'll try it when it's out of the beta stage.
I'll try it when it's out of the beta stage.
Posted 16 years ago2008-09-02 19:59:50 UTC
Post #254916
wow, navigating twhl, pages load almost instantly. (that is chrome's doing?) the forum search still takes forever tho lol = )
Posted 16 years ago2008-09-02 20:04:24 UTC
Post #254917
Forum search is useless, and takes long to load. Needs improvement.
I tried to dig up my old mod thread, so i typed in the actual name for the thread, and still had to go through 10 pages before i found it.
But indeed! Google chrome is mega fast.
I tried to dig up my old mod thread, so i typed in the actual name for the thread, and still had to go through 10 pages before i found it.
But indeed! Google chrome is mega fast.
Posted 16 years ago2008-09-02 20:08:57 UTC
Post #254918
the search thing will be hopefully improved during the christmas break.
Posted 16 years ago2008-09-02 23:55:42 UTC
Post #254919
Wow, I just installed Chrome.
It's unbelievably fast. It's so fast, I am a little scared.
Maybe we just sold our souls to the devil.
It's unbelievably fast. It's so fast, I am a little scared.
Maybe we just sold our souls to the devil.
Posted 16 years ago2008-09-03 03:40:11 UTC
Post #254920
Just gave it a try, it really is fast, and simple, the way I like it. However, it's buggy at some sites I visit (like citromail.hu), but I guess that's why it's still beta.
Posted 16 years ago2008-09-03 04:23:54 UTC
Post #254921
Tried it yesterday. It has some rendering issues, but hopefully they will be fixed soon.
I like it, but it don't think i'll move to chrome, at least for now.
I like it, but it don't think i'll move to chrome, at least for now.
Posted 16 years ago2008-09-03 08:30:01 UTC
Post #254927
I'm pretty much interested in whether I will have to do testing in yet another browser now. Probably not, since the rendering engine is Webkit, shared by many browsers. As an initiative, not really sure what to think about it. Does the market really need another browser? We've already got 3 major players competing (being Mozilla, Microsoft and Apple (sorry opera users, your market share is like 0.1%)) for the user base. We'll see.
As for a real alternative to Firefox, it really isn't and probably won't be, at least for me. There's a tonne of plugins I use constantly for Firefox that will at least not be available for Chrome for a while.
As for a real alternative to Firefox, it really isn't and probably won't be, at least for me. There's a tonne of plugins I use constantly for Firefox that will at least not be available for Chrome for a while.
Posted 16 years ago2008-09-03 09:59:05 UTC
Post #254929
The plugins are the main reason I'm using Firefox.
I find Adblock, English dictionary, HTML Validator and Fast Video Download extremely useful.
I find Adblock, English dictionary, HTML Validator and Fast Video Download extremely useful.
Posted 16 years ago2008-09-03 12:23:55 UTC
Post #254932
Firefox is the playstation 3 - very powerful in the right hands, full of stolen technology, relies on its community for support but very solidly built and functional.
Opera is the 360. Functional, nifty and well designed, offering the greatest ammount of choice, catering to all types of users despite occasional spectacularly terrible crashes.
IE7 is the Gamecube. I mean really. that's not even an update.
Chrome is the Wii. Never going to be taken seriously, but everyone will sneak a shot when nobody is looking. :3
Opera is the 360. Functional, nifty and well designed, offering the greatest ammount of choice, catering to all types of users despite occasional spectacularly terrible crashes.
IE7 is the Gamecube. I mean really. that's not even an update.
Chrome is the Wii. Never going to be taken seriously, but everyone will sneak a shot when nobody is looking. :3
Posted 16 years ago2008-09-03 12:53:43 UTC
Post #254935
That's a very interesting way of putting things, The Hunter. Now, as for the Wii not being taken seriously, I am assuming you are talking about the so called "hard core gamers", right? Because with a proper research done, you will see that the Wii's installed base is bigger than the PS3's or Xbox360's combined. And as for IE7 not being an update, you might be right in some respects. Of course, that will change with the imminent full release of IE8, which is the real reason Google rushed Chrome's launch, it's not my word, look it up.
Posted 16 years ago2008-09-03 13:55:34 UTC
Post #254940
the Wii also has a sense of humour. So do google. Read the main incognito page.
Going incognito doesn't affect the behaviour of other people, servers or software. Be wary of:
Websites that collect or share information about you
Internet service providers or employers that track the pages that you visit
Malicious software that tracks your keystrokes in exchange for free smileys
Surveillance by secret agents
People standing behind you
Posted 16 years ago2008-09-03 15:02:09 UTC
Post #254943
http://tapthehive.com/discuss/This_Post_Not_Made_In_Chrome_Google_s_EULA_Sucks
And as for the Hunter, be quiet.
By submitting, posting or displaying the content you give Google a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, and non-exclusive license to reproduce, adapt, modify, translate, publish, publicly perform, publicly display and distribute any Content which you submit, post or display on or through, the Services.And this is in the EULA of a browser.
And as for the Hunter, be quiet.
Posted 16 years ago2008-09-03 18:26:50 UTC
Post #254945
elof, if you haven't already, click the link again and read the update. looks like google just reused another EULA from a different app, and they are fixing it by removing the parts that don't apply (like the sentence above)
edit: apparently it's already been fixed. now it says:
edit: apparently it's already been fixed. now it says:
You retain copyright and any other rights you already hold in Content which you submit, post or display on or through, the Services.
Posted 16 years ago2008-09-03 18:33:35 UTC
Post #254946
Can I keep my first born?
Posted 16 years ago2008-09-03 18:44:37 UTC
Post #254947
Posted 16 years ago2008-09-03 18:52:07 UTC
Post #254948
The internet officially belongs to Google.
Posted 16 years ago2008-09-03 19:35:36 UTC
Post #254949
So 1% of the inertnet gave Chrome a test run for a day or two. That doesn't mean that everyone who took it for a spin is going to keep it. That article is crap 
Posted 16 years ago2008-09-03 19:40:15 UTC
Post #254950
was thinking the same thing. not many people are going to adopt chrome this early, they're just testing it.
Posted 16 years ago2008-09-03 20:07:20 UTC
Post #254951
I've been testing it for two days now, and I am not going to stop.
At work, IE is the only available browser. Installation of any software is prevented by the administrator.
...but I can install Chrome, which is much better than IE, even at the beta stage.
At work, IE is the only available browser. Installation of any software is prevented by the administrator.
...but I can install Chrome, which is much better than IE, even at the beta stage.
Posted 16 years ago2008-09-03 20:10:45 UTC
Post #254952
Yeah, between IE and chrome, its chrome FTW
No doubt
No doubt
Posted 16 years ago2008-09-03 20:21:48 UTC
Post #254953
a slightly soggy brick of shortbread would do a better job of browsing the internet than IE
Posted 16 years ago2008-09-03 20:54:22 UTC
Post #254954
Chrome is already more popular than Opera.I downloaded it, but tbh I dont like it that much.
I'm sure it will be the same with all the other opera peeps too.
Posted 16 years ago2008-09-04 02:28:56 UTC
Post #254960
I'm giving it a go for a week or so. At the moment it's not customisable enough for my liking, but it's fast and with a few improvements I could actually see myself using this as my primary browser.
Posted 16 years ago2008-09-06 16:52:27 UTC
Post #255017
It's a pretty sweet browser, but I prefer the look and feel of Opera.
Posted 16 years ago2008-09-06 20:18:58 UTC
Post #255021
I've also gone back to Opera. I just miss all the features and the shortcuts I've become used to.
I'll be checking it out again once it is updated, though.
I'll be checking it out again once it is updated, though.
Posted 16 years ago2008-09-06 21:07:07 UTC
Post #255023
Installed Chrome, and about 3 hours later, got rid of it. It just does not work for me, too many corners cut out on this browser. I will stick with my IE & FF browser tag team.
Posted 16 years ago2008-09-06 23:39:58 UTC
Post #255025
Funny how you can complain about a browser that cuts corners, and then say you like IE.
Posted 16 years ago2008-09-06 23:49:20 UTC
Post #255026
Funny how you can complain about a browser that cuts corners, and then say you like IE.I LOL'd
Posted 16 years ago2008-09-07 08:27:33 UTC
Post #255028
Funny how you can complain about a browser that cuts corners, and then say you like IE.I never did say that IE does not cut corners, in fact, all browsers do in some degree. It's just some do more than others. Of course, saying which one sucks more is like saying who is the most beautiful woman in the world, it's really in the eye of the beholder, it all comes down do whatever works for you personally. Man, I am getting a bad feeling for where this thread is already going.......
Posted 16 years ago2008-09-07 12:57:40 UTC
Post #255030
I can't be bothered trying Chrome, I'm happy with IE7. I also have FF, but I hardly seem to use it. I'm not saying IE7 is the best browser, i'm sure it has a lot of shortcomings but matter of fact is that I simply don't notice them. (..I can already see the 'OMG what a dumbshit you are... how can you not notice them? comments) I hardly have troubles with IE7 and i'm using it for so long i'm kinda used to the interface of the browser, whenever I use FF I just don't feel comfertable. The fact you have to download quite a bunch of add-ons to FF doesn't attract me aswell. I simply use it to access sites I can't acces in IE7.
Now lets get back on topic and lets not bash IE users for once.
Now lets get back on topic and lets not bash IE users for once.
Posted 16 years ago2008-09-07 13:45:38 UTC
Post #255031
I'm happy with IE7Take it back... NOW
EDIT:
Now lets get back on topic and lets not bash IE users for once.Oh.....
Posted 16 years ago2008-09-07 13:51:15 UTC
Post #255032
FresheD, those are the reasons I use Opera.
It's customisable to a crazy extent. It has IE-mimic skins and everything.
AND everything you need comes with it.
I expect most firefox users would convert if they gave Opera a fair chance and weren't getting shafted by their own pride.
It's customisable to a crazy extent. It has IE-mimic skins and everything.
AND everything you need comes with it.
I expect most firefox users would convert if they gave Opera a fair chance and weren't getting shafted by their own pride.
Posted 16 years ago2008-09-07 14:19:50 UTC
Post #255033
The fact you have to download quite a bunch of add-ons to FF doesn't attract me aswellYou don't have to download any plugins.
FireFox without plugins works a lot better than IE.
Plugins just makes it even better.
Posted 16 years ago2008-09-07 14:24:25 UTC
Post #255034
He's saying that for FF to be as versatile as Opera, you have to download a bunch of plugins. But since Opera can do all that from the get go, its just an inconvinience to find them for FF.
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