Download Google Chrome Web Browser: Microsoft and Mozilla killer
Filed under: Computers, Software | By: Peter Chubb
Posted on: September 2, 2008 | 40 Comments
Today you will be able to download the new Google Chrome Web Browser, we are not sure what time the download will be ready, but we will keep you informed.
I have to wonder that now Google have put their might behind a web browser of their own, could this be a Microsoft and Mozilla killer. Google Chrome will now go head to head with Internet Explorer and Firefox.
Google will be holding a conference today, 11 a.m. PDT. The meeting will be held at Mountain View, Calif., where there will be a live blog. Once Google Chrome is available we will give you all the details about the download.
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Unfortunately, IE will never leave as long as Microsoft is around, which I do not foresee changing any time soon. I doubt Firefox will go anywhere either, because a large chunk of its users are fanboys/girls. Both will improve from the new features, and possibly come out with their own to challenge the new competitor.
As for FirstWorlder’s argument against Chrome, remember that this is not your typical open source project. Chrome is being introduced by the only computer behemoth to actually provide a noticeable challenge to Microsoft. We do not have to pay them for their support for any other applications, and I doubt we’ll have to pay for it with this one, and remember that just because you pay the most for Microsoft does NOT mean that you’re getting the best product. The Windows ‘95 legacy code still being used in the current Windows kernels comes to mind…
As far as I see it, because of its open source nature, Chrome will contribute greatly to the browser world, without forcing a dramatic change in power. I, for one, am excited to try Chrome and can’t wait to see all it’s new features, and I can’t wait to see how Mozilla incorporates and improves these features
Clearly, people who think they “get it” are the ones who really don’t get it. Probably all closet Bill Gates asskissers no less. We are talking about a browser, not some overly technical gizmo that needs 200 pages of written instruction on how to use. You need the support of a Fortune 500 company to use a browser to surf the internet and to do basic internet activities? So you would feel better if your browser was backed by a huge corporation? And who said Microsoft will be done in by Google or that IE will be finished off by Chrome? At least have the ability to be honest rather than just blindly suck up to Microsoft products. Most people hate MS products because they suck. It’s not some bizarre envy or jealousy. Their products absolutely are horrid. And for people who work at an office, unfortunately MS and PC are necessary and unavoidable evils. Most people begrudgingly use them because they have to; not because they feel that they are superior. Mozilla engines and Apple products are superior; not Microsoft and not PC. And again, we are talking about a browser. Nobody cares what you eat, drink, or do with your wife. Make a relevant argument that clearly is not biased. And the only people who speak highly of MS products are people who seldom use the computer or have any technical experience or has a job that is heavily reliant on computers. Nobody is complaining against IE because of lack of trivial functions. People complain against it because it sucks.
I tried it and I’m still laughing. No matter what url I tried to visit all I got was “Connecting…” but never connected. Even Netscape 1.0 had more features than Chrome has.
@ Dwight L. Stegall
I’m using Chrome right. I think it’s barebones on purpose. Perhaps as they mentioned or perhap they’re collecting data (related to their collection of ‘usage statistics’ as indicated in the options)
I have used browsers since Windows 95 and each version of IE has, unfortunately, been too problematic for me not to try something else. And I am a software whore and have no problem switching to the best software pimp (lol) to rid myself of a flawed product.
Speaking of flaws, why do these developers not take privacy more serious? I’ve always used something called sandboxie, a file shredder, and truecrypt to sandbox my browsing, encrypt the temporary files and etc. and when done, I shred the sandbox contents.
The ‘In Private’, ‘Incognito’, etc. should have been priority years ago… oh, and being able to save sessions as in Opera would be VERY good.
Haha !!! I just tried the google browser … they must be kidding … what tragic trash.
Dwight,
How do you know that “private” mode shreds its temp files? Google only says it “erases” history. What does that mean? You are correct, no one takes privacy seriously. They can’t even use the correct terminology. Will someone who has looked at the source please post what precisely is happening.
Lee, Lee, Lee
Seems that all you can add to the discussion is “Most people hate MS products”. Have you taken a survey? Are you including just your friends? Are you an apologist for Apple? Who really cares what you think? The fact is that no major company will use Firefox or Chrome. They don’t let their employees use the Google toolbar. There’s a reason for that which is obviouly beyond your pay grade so let me take a minute to explain.
First, corporations determine what software is purchased and therefore what gets used. Outside of the gaming and porn industries which are hugh in revenue no one uses or pays for software like corporations. Most people who respond to sites like this are freeloaders and only want to use software that doesn’t cost them anything. So it’s not surprising that you hate MS. You have to pay to use their products. You don’t if you use Linux.
Back to why companyies use MS products by and large. They do so for standards reasons. The same reason that many that took the time to write their opinions here mentioned. Open source is great but it has no stadards. It can’t be purchased with support and it may not be around next week. As much as you don’t like MS, and as much as I don’t, there is no other good option.
What you don’t seem to understand is it not just the browser. Many have come and gone. Remember Netscape? It was the domenant player and got blown away by MS. Why? It’s because companies want an integrated solution thatis easy to support. They don’t care about innovations. It’s just a browser. It’s purpose is to get information from and through the net. Who cares if it has tabs or ribbons or other wonderfully new features. It’s just a brower and for business that’s what is important.
A perfect example is Quicktime. QT is so much better than Windows Media Player. We use it in out our company that produces Interactive Multi-media. Our biggest problem, which has been so for over 12 years, is most major corporations do not install QT as part of their basic installation. This is the same with browsers. It the reason that QT is still not a major player in the corporate world. Why install two pieces of software if one that comes with the OS is there already? I’m not saying that this argument is a good one just a realistic one. No different that betamax vs VHS tapes.
So grasshopper, the leason for you to learn today is not what is better but what decisions corp IT people make. They take the road of least resistence. As long as this road is MS it really doesn’t matter if you think MS sucks. It irrelavent. If you learn this lesson today then I have done my job of passing on my wisdom to you.
BTW, if you saw my wife you wouldn’t say “Nobody cares what you eat, drink, or do with your wife”. She’s Hot and if you are lucky enough to have a good looking women then maybe you would stop being so angry.
Have a great day.
Zog,
You either a) haven’t really tried it (installing and loading up a generic home page doesn’t count as ‘trying’, b) work for Microshaft, or c) have no relevant experience with browsers at all beyond how well they load up 50 myspace pages of underage boys.
On a more productive note however, I did like that the firebug features were enhanced and included with chrome. Has anyone found an option to include the frame in the browser window the same way firebug acts on Firefox? I use this plugin notoriously, and I’m definitely excited to see what chrome has to offer in terms of web developer tools. We are still ages away from having to test our layouts in multiple browsers before live-site releases, but Chrome seems to be a browser that can help us isolate slow loading pages and crank out some seriously high-performance websites regardless of the browser.
I think it will be most reliable browser,Bcoz it”s google’s products
So,Hurry up
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gets a lot fun with another google products
Thanks google
hmmm…i guess it wont be easy for chrome to replace monoploy of IE in web browswer..First in the era of this compettion IE stands taller alone..second i don think chrome is like miracle..it is just another browser with some new added feature..like the status that google have as search engine same thing is also apply for IE as web -browser…moreover it will be highly interesting to see how does google prove itself in the field of web-browser…finally it will be foolish anticipation to see launch of chrome as downfall of IE