Google Announces Web Browser - Page 2

polobunny · September 2nd, 2008

I'm using it as we speak. It's a nice, efficient and simple browser so far. There's a few things I don't like though.
The blue theme is so-so, the tab bar location is also so-so. There's a big lack of options but that's to be expected this early in development. Also the statusbar isn't present unless needed, it fades away which is kinda cool in some way, but I grew used to have extensions in there with Firefox.
One of the coolest features is that Google Chrome is a multi-process browser. Each tab is a process, meaning that if one tab goes apeshit, you can kill it and continue in your other tabs without problem.
Chrome also includes a nice task manager (right click title bar->Task Manager) and an advanced memory and ressources usage page. You can click the link in the Task Manager or go directly to it using about:memory as the address. If it detects other browsers (other than Chrome) this page will also tell you how much memory those browsers are using.

All around, I would say it's a very promising piece of software which has potential in a simple but effective web browser category, much like Opera. It doesn't seem to be headed the same way as Firefox in terms of customization.

Captain Crunch · September 2nd, 2008

Im using it right now after they work on this thing a little and give it some bling it mite give firefox a run for it's money......but has a long way to go for now....I love all my foxy add ons.

WhiteEagle · September 2nd, 2008

I can't use it. It's for Vista only.

qazwsx · September 2nd, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiteEagle

I can't use it. It's for Vista only.

No its not, I'm on XP and it works fine.

seems pretty good, fast and looks good. I'll stick with Firefox for now though.

gamerfreak · September 2nd, 2008

Just an FYI on the EULA

From Reddit comments:

Quote:

"Anyone bother reading the EULA? Congratulations to our commenters commenting using Chrome. While you still own your comment, google owns the right to use it.
Content license from you
11.1 You retain copyright and any other rights you already hold in Content which you submit, post or display on or through, the Services. 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.
11.2 You agree that this license includes a right for Google to make such Content available to other companies, organizations or individuals with whom Google has relationships for the provision of syndicated services, and to use such Content in connection with the provision of those services.
11.3 You understand that Google, in performing the required technical steps to provide the Services to our users, may (a) transmit or distribute your Content over various public networks and in various media; and (b) make such changes to your Content as are necessary to conform and adapt that Content to the technical requirements of connecting networks, devices, services or media. You agree that this license shall permit Google to take these actions.
11.4 You confirm and warrant to Google that you have all the rights, power and authority necessary to grant the above license." ---

http://www.reddit.com/r/programming/...s_here/c059pex

gamerfreak · September 2nd, 2008

In any case, I will probably be using it exclusively for gmail. It runs client side code much faster than firefox or IE.

drew and not u · September 2nd, 2008

I can't wait till it get's to release, and adds extension support.

gamerfreak · September 2nd, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by drew and not u

I can't wait till it get's to release

Link to download:
Google Chrome - Download a new browser

drew and not u · September 2nd, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by gamerfreak

Link to download:
Google Chrome - Download a new browser

Not released, "to release," as in out of beta. I posted the download link in the first place goober.

gamerfreak · September 2nd, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by drew and not u

Not released, "to release," as in out of beta. I posted the download link in the first place goober.

Oh, I fail for not reading thread.

September 2nd, 2008	#11
polobunny T-Rex Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 5,317 Blog Entries: 6	Re: Google Announces Web Browser I'm using it as we speak. It's a nice, efficient and simple browser so far. There's a few things I don't like though. The blue theme is so-so, the tab bar location is also so-so. There's a big lack of options but that's to be expected this early in development. Also the statusbar isn't present unless needed, it fades away which is kinda cool in some way, but I grew used to have extensions in there with Firefox. One of the coolest features is that Google Chrome is a multi-process browser. Each tab is a process, meaning that if one tab goes apeshit, you can kill it and continue in your other tabs without problem. Chrome also includes a nice task manager (right click title bar->Task Manager) and an advanced memory and ressources usage page. You can click the link in the Task Manager or go directly to it using about:memory as the address. If it detects other browsers (other than Chrome) this page will also tell you how much memory those browsers are using. All around, I would say it's a very promising piece of software which has potential in a simple but effective web browser category, much like Opera. It doesn't seem to be headed the same way as Firefox in terms of customization.

September 2nd, 2008	#12
Captain Crunch Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Right side of middle Earth Posts: 715	Re: Google Announces Web Browser Im using it right now after they work on this thing a little and give it some bling it mite give firefox a run for it's money......but has a long way to go for now....I love all my foxy add ons.

September 2nd, 2008	#13
WhiteEagle Avatar of Justice Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,207	Re: Google Announces Web Browser I can't use it. It's for Vista only. Main PC: Intel Pentium D 930, Asus P5LP-LE, 2GB DDR2-4300 RAM @ 4-4-4-12, Lightscribe CD/DVD Drive, DVD-ROM, 300W PSU, GeForce 7300LE, Hauppauge WinTV PVR PCI II, HP Media Drive Port, 300 GB Hard Drive Laptop: 900 MHz Intel Moblie CPU, 512MB RAM, 4GB SSD, Intel 910 Motherboard, Linux OS (customized by Asus), 8.8 x 6.5 x 0.9 inches, 7.0 Inch screen, integrated camera, 2.0(without power cord)/2.4 lbs.(with power cord) _________________________________________

September 2nd, 2008	#16
gamerfreak Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Kitten above is not on fire. Posts: 245	Re: Google Announces Web Browser In any case, I will probably be using it exclusively for gmail. It runs client side code much faster than firefox or IE. Intel Q6600 w/ Zalman CNPS9700 Gigabyte DS3R-P35 Evga 8800GTX 4GB OCZ Platinum Vista Ultimate 32 Bit

September 2nd, 2008	#17
drew and not u 4GHz or Bust Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: A different kind of Green Computing Posts: 2,180	Re: Google Announces Web Browser I can't wait till it get's to release, and adds extension support.

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