Chrome: Google Browser Project
September 1, 2008
Google announced that they will launch a new browser called Chrome on Tuesday, September 2nd. Scott McCloud created a comic book to introduce Chrome.
Some features:
- Open Source
- The browser will include a JavaScript Virtual Machine called V8
- Tabs on the upper side of the URL
- Address bar with auto-complete
- “Speed dial” feature, similar to the one of Opera or Fast Dial extension in Firefox will be the default homepage for Chrome
- “Incognito” Mode that is similar to Internet Explorer’s InPrivate
- Web aps in separate windows, like Firefox’s Prism
- Browser immunization by downloading lists of harmful sites
http://www.google.com/chrome You can download Chrome browser now.
10 Features of Google Chrome
The story behind Google Chrome
Resources:
Google Chrome, Google’s Browser Project (Google Blogoscoped)
A fresh take on the browser (Google Blog)
Read a 38-page comic book that introduces the browser by Scott McCloud, creator of Understanding Comics.
First Images of Chrome (TechCrunch)
Google’s Comic, Stripped (Portfolio.com)
Preventing paranoia: when does Google Chrome talk to Google.com? (Matt Cutts)
Answers to common Google Chrome objections (Matt Cutts)
Serious Security Flaw in Google Chrome (ReadWriteWeb)
Google Chrome Features That Are Missing in your Favorite Web Browser (Digital Inspiration)
Beta Browser Speed Tests: Which Is Fastest? (Lifehacker)
Enable Chrome’s Best Features in Firefox (Lifehacker)
Hands-on with Chrome: Google’s browser shines (mostly) (Ars Technica)
I saw first this three hours ago. It’s amusing how a Google sendout can set the net on fire. And lately all I’ve seen are articles on “Google losing steam” and the likes.
I wonder how many people are ready to jump ship (more like throw themselves off) from Firefox and Opera.
People like new toys
I don’t expect many people to switch from Firefox or Opera. Firefox has numerous useful extensions already that will take a while to replicate in Chrome. As for JavaScript, Firefox 3.1 will get a significant speed boost.
Hmm unless I hear absolutely brilliant things about it I probably won’t make the jump from my Firefox since I love it so much.
Yes, I have no plans to switch also.
I’ve been using Firefox 3, IE8 Beta 2, Opera 9, and for the past 2 days, Google Chrome. Although I appreciate the minimalist stance,I wouldn’t say it’s anything spectacular to look at; but the separate processes per tab (no complete browser crash, just tabs), the “omnibox”, and the sheer speed are enough to make me use it as my primary. It will be interesting to see what pages it has trouble with in this beta debut.
Indeed, it depends on what features one considers important in a browser. Those who find better alternatives in Chrome might switch.
Does this mean it’s going to be better than Firefox?
It is too early to tell if Chrome will be better than Firefox, but it has some potential. I don’t really care how fast it is or how much memory it takes because all modern browsers are decent for most purposes, and I don’t run many applications concurrently. The main reason I prefer Firefox is the extensions. I am going to post about the best Firefox extensions next week.
I finally posted my favorite extensions
it will be interesting to see if Chrome can get as much market share as Firefox; for now they seem to have leveled off…
Yes, it will be interesting to see further trend in Chrome’s popularity.
After observing all features of Google Chrome browser, it definitely create new trend in web. Itz really superb.