Thread: Google Chrome

I was thinking about it when I get home. I have so much shit on firefox though... I don't even remember 1/2 of my passwords.

I downloaded it to try it out later.

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

Anyone download this and give it a shot as a browser?

I'll do it now, I like most of the stuff Google puts out.

I did, it's ok, very basic right now, I still prefer Firefox, but in time if they develop it further it has potential.

They'll never include the best feature of FF: ad blocking.

Originally Posted by Prince

I did, it's ok, very basic right now, I still prefer Firefox, but in time if they develop it further it has potential.

uh-oh. we agree again.

Originally Posted by DOMS

They'll never include the best feature of FF: ad blocking.

No kidding I think I'll pass on having Ad Words all over my pages....

Not much in the way of new is worth it 'til the wide beta is over. I'm still on FF2 for another couple months 'til the next release is out and tested.

Be sure to read Chrome's fine print

Moments ago, Google went live with its Chrome Web Browser. I immediately clicked download, but not before I saved a copy of its terms of service. I like to know what
Here are a few things that stood out to me.
1. Google reserves the right to automatically update and install Chrome.
This is becoming standard fare with much software these days, but worth noting.

"The software which you use may automatically download and install updates from time to time from Google. These updates are designed to improve, enhance and further develop the services and may take the form of bug fixes, enhanced functions, new software modules and completely new versions. You agree to receive such updates (and permit Google to deliver these to you) as part of your use of the services."

2. Although you retain any copyrights to content you own and use in the browser, Google says it has a right to display some of your content, in conjunction with promoting its services. Here's their exact wording.

"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. This license is for the sole purpose of enabling Google to display, distribute and promote the services and may be revoked for certain services as defined in the additional terms of those services."

3. Don't be surprised to see more ads.
Traditionally, it is Web pages and not the browser itself that serves ads. Google isn't saying it will change this paradigm, but it's terms of service don't rule that out either.

"Some of the services are supported by advertising revenue and may display advertisements and promotions. These advertisements may be targeted to the content of information stored on the services, queries made through the services or other information.
The manner, mode and extent of advertising by Google on the services are subject to change without specific notice to you."

Also worth paying attention to are the settings when you install it. By default, Chrome will add all manner of shortcuts, so if you don't want it to do that, be sure to click "customize these settings." Of note, it does not make itself the default browser without a user agreeing to do so.

Click here for full coverage of the Google Chrome launch.
Originally posted at Beyond Binary

I do like one feature about it. If one page crashes it won't crash other tabs nor will a slow page bog down the others....but is it worth getting ad blasted all over your screen?

Originally Posted by maniclion

I do like one feature about it. If one page crashes it won't crash other tabs nor will a slow page bog down the others....but is it worth getting ad blasted all over your screen?

No ads yet, I like it so far.
It opens the IM smile in it's on page and it also comes with a automatic spell check.

Originally Posted by min0 lee

No ads yet, I like it so far.
It opens the IM smile in it's on page and it also comes with a automatic spell check.

Is it as fast as they claim?

Google is in the business of selling ads. I wonder how this will go. Google is making a huge push to take on Microsoft. This will get very interesting in the coming years. By the way, anybody else here like google docs?

BY JAKE BROOKS
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER

Updated Wednesday, September 3rd 2008, 6:48 AM

Google's march toward Web domination took another step forward Tuesday.

The Internet company launched Chrome, its first Internet browser, to compete with Microsoft's widely used - if not incredibly popular - Internet Explorer.

Short of an operating system, it's the last major addition to the juggernaut's ever-expanding software portfolio - and boy, is it nifty.

The new browser is better, faster and stronger than IE - long the bane of Internet users the world over, many of whom have converted to Mozilla's Firefox.

Here's why:

Bye-bye world-ending crashes. Each tab you open in Chrome represents its own computer process. This means that if one tab or window crashes, you won't be forced to close all of your tabs and windows.
It's pretty! Google prides itself on simplicity and usability. While Chrome has both, it's a soothing shade of blue with minimal buttons to fuss over.
Less memory bloat. One of the problems with Firefox is that if you've been using it for too long, it'll suck up all of your computer's memory. Each time Chrome goes to a new page, it throws away the last page's data, reducing its baggage and freeing up your computer's memory.
An address bar with brains. Sure IE will help you fill in a Web address, but it won't make suggestions based on the most powerful Web search engine and you certainly can't use it as a Google search box. Chrome does both.
It's open source. Don't know what that means? Don't worry! The smarty-pants geeks do. They will be able to tweak and improve upon the original design, fine-tuning it into perfection.
Customized welcome page. Whenever you open a new tab in Chrome, it offers users a thumbnail list of their most visited sites.
Even with all of Chrome's bells and whistles, Google definitely has its work cut out for it.

While the Internet giant has the deep pockets to compete with Microsoft, it doesn't have the reach of Windows, which plugs every PC with Internet Explorer. It's no secret why roughly three out of every four people use Internet Explorer to surf the Web.

Also, only users with Windows Vista or XP can download and install Chrome.

Meanwhile, Firefox - based on the old Netscape source code - has earned a devout Web-savvy following. Google will need them to succeed.

Google has proven time and again it can break into saturated technology markets and be successful: Think G-mail; Google Maps; and of course, its search engine.

jbrooks@nydailynews.com

Originally Posted by maniclion

Is it as fast as they claim?

Yes, especially when it loads up....I guess it's not a memory hog like they say.

Holy crap, this very window that I am typing can expand in size. Cool.

Still no ads, I've had nothing but good experience with Google.
I love the spell check, it's similar to Words spell check.

I need to figure out how to adjust the font size here.

Done

Originally Posted by min0 lee

I need to figure out how to adjust the font size here.

Hah! The folks at Netscape must be laughing now, they did the same to them.
Google may face antitrust challenge on Chrome

Microsoft has vowed to fight back against the launch of a new web browser by arch-rival Google, promising new features for its market-leading Internet Explorer and putting itself on alert for a challenge to Google on competition grounds.
Internet users in 100 countries were yesterday able to download Google's Chrome, which is said to be less likely to crash and more efficient in running complicated applications.
Google shares jumped on the news, which analysts said was a step towards its aim of displacing Microsoft as the lead provider of applications such as word processors, spreadsheets and other office software. Google offers a suite of such office products that users access free over the web, rather than buy and install on their PCs.
Microsoft immediately highlighted a new test version of Internet Explorer, which is used by three-fifths of internet users, and which it says will win over users concerned about their privacy on the web. Dean Hachamovitch, general manager of Internet Explorer, said: "People will choose Internet Explorer 8 for the way it respects their personal choices about how they want to browse and , more than any other browsing technology, puts them in control of their personal data online."
Microsoft has become increasingly willing to challenge Google for acting anti-competitively, and insiders will examine whether Google oversteps any legal boundaries with the way it links its browser, its core search engine and its new office software.
Microsoft itself is still reeling from competition assaults in the US and Europe which prevented it from bundling Internet Explorer with its Windows operating system.
Google has previously been backing Mozilla's Firefox as an alternative to Internet Explorer, and Firefox is the second most popular browser.

Originally Posted by min0 lee

I need to figure out how to adjust the font size here.

I just downloaded it and it is a memory hog its self. I had 4 tabs open and it had 6 processes running under chrome one was at 48,000kb, others ranged between 15 and 20 megs for a total 120+ mbs, my Firefox with five tabs open was 67,000 kb.....that is really surprising after what I heard on the radio about how much resources it would save. It is cool that I can crash a tab and it doesn't force me to down the whole browser....

The browser window is much larger.

im using chrome and i like it. it hasnt crashed like firefox has for me multiple times in the past. no add at all, and it is faster

Originally Posted by min0 lee

The browser window is much larger.

Not for me because I have used minimalist themes and re-arranged all of my toolbars to fit on 2 small slivers at the top of my screen. Chrome takes an inch more of my window space...when I hit F11 for full screen nothing happens.....

I like chrome so far. I installed it at work, and haven't had a crash yet. I also love the minimalist theme.

Originally Posted by min0 lee

I need to figure out how to adjust the font size here.

Text zoom - CTRL + +


nice....

Same with Firefox3, still .... that's nice.

It doesn't matter, it's too late - nothing can be done. Unlike Microsoft, Google's browser is open source. That code is out on the web and is probably mirrored in hundreds if not thousands of places by now. It's impossible to get rid of, just like anything else that gets out on the web.

Originally Posted by danzik17

It doesn't matter, it's too late - nothing can be done. Unlike Microsoft, Google's browser is open source. That code is out on the web and is probably mirrored in hundreds if not thousands of places by now. It's impossible to get rid of, just like anything else that gets out on the web.

Fucking beat me to it. I was just about to say, Microsoft can suck a fat dick on this one. You can't claim copyright on an open source engine. Google knows the future in cloud computing, and Microsoft is way behind on this one.

Chrome's Keyboard Shortcuts

If you're not much for the mouse, you're in luck: Google Chrome has lots of built-in keyboard shortcuts, many of which mirror Firefox's—so you don't have to retrain your fingers. Here are a few of our favorites:

• (Chrome only) Ctrl+B toggles the bookmarks bar on and off.
• (Chrome only) Shift+Escape opens Google Chrome's Task Manager.
• Ctrl+L to move your cursor to the address bar.
• Ctrl+K moves your cursor to the address bar to enter a Google search.
• Ctrl+T opens a new tab.
• Ctrl+N opens a new window.
• Ctrl+Shift+T opens the last closed tab.
• (Chrome only) Ctrl+Shift+N opens a new window in "Incognito Mode."
• Ctrl+Tab cycles through open tabs; Ctrl+Shift+Tab reverse cycles through open tabs.
• Ctrl+J opens the Downloads tab.
• Ctrl+W closes the current tab.
• Ctrl+R refreshes the current page.
• Ctrl+H opens the History tab.
• Alt+Home loads your homepage.
• Ctrl+1 through 9 switches to a particular open tab position.
• Ctrl++, Ctrl+-, Ctrl+0 Enlarges, reduces, and restores default text sizes, respectively.

I like chrome so far. Not too shabby.