Google Chrome

[Vercingetorix]

A new web-browser has entered the arena. This one, developed over the past 5 years by the team at Google.

Will it unseat MS Internet Explorer or Mozilla FireFox? Will it even make a dent?

to learn more: Google Chrome - Download a new browser

[thagar]

Do you like it? I think I am going to get some opinions before download it.

[hooligan]

I was just reading about it over at google. I will install it when I get home from work tonight.

[TxScubaBear]

I doubt it'll make a dent.....too many folks like FF3 despite their having to close it when it ramps up the RAM at times.......seems to be a bit more secure than IE7. It looks ok so far (yes I'm playing with it too......can't support it if ya don't know how well it plays with others!!)

[Bigg_Budd]

Google is brilliant. Now they have us installing software so they can further track our web usage, hence more effectively target banner advertisements.

Genius...

[Warren]

So many browsers, so little time...

[FailedExistence]

No linux support ...

[peteg]

no mac version yet

[CompuDude]

I'd rather see Firefox succeed. Unless Google is going to out-do them right out the door, AND launch with the same mind-boggling array of plugins.

If I wanted yet another browser (let alone a webkit-based one), I'd probably allow Apple to install Safari (which they keep trying to do in underhanded ways anyway).

On the PC, it's IE when I have no choice. Firefox when I do.

On the Mac, it's a mix of Firefox and Safari.

IF they manage to compete with all three on the basis of plugins, and offer better stability and a smoother cross-platform transition (the same experience on each platform, but each subtly optimized with platform-specific features, like native control boxes and Services/Applescript integration), then it could be interesting, and I'd consider dumping Firefox for Chrome. It seems unlikely, though... and frankly, I don't see how compatibility with the web would be enhanced, since, on the Mac, some sites work better on Safari (webkit engine) and others work better on Firefox (mozilla/gekko engine). Dumping FF would leave me with two webkit engines... and I don't think the web is there yet. There are still sites that require IE, for crying out loud.

[NeveSSL]

Interesting... but I'm happy with FF. Its not perfect, but I would rather deal with its imperfections than learn a new browser. I will probably download it and play with it anyway, but I don't anticipate switching.

Thanks for the heads up tho!

Brandon