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Niki · 09-02-2008, 09:19 PM

Google launched a new webbrowser, named Google Chrome. I really love it. I specially love the GUI. So simple, so clear. Especially on Vista with Aero enabled.

What do you guys think?

Here is the link Google Chrome - Download a new browser

dave marshall · 09-02-2008, 09:34 PM

will let you know..

cheers

Dave

Dan.Linehan · 09-02-2008, 09:37 PM

I'm using it now. Feels great -- fast. Easy to use. Quick.

I also love that you can't crash it! Each tab plays within it's own sandbox, so all that can malfunction is a single tab, not the whole browser.

10/10!

Sam988 · 09-02-2008, 09:43 PM

It's already my favorite! Light, fast and efficient. I haven't tested it much yet but since i end up loving and using most of what google comes out with, i think i'll really enjoy this browser.

Niki · 09-02-2008, 09:43 PM

Yeah, it's the same with IE8 beta 2 too, but after testing IE8 beta 2, and google chrome, which is also a beta, I must admit that google is doing a good job here. Like you said Dan, it's fast, and it looks great.

Brutha · 09-02-2008, 09:43 PM

Nice but not 10/10 yet. I really miss mouse gestures.

tstesen · 09-02-2008, 09:44 PM

I like it myself. It's very crisp, clean and uncluttered. Exactly what you would expect from a company like Google.

Niki · 09-02-2008, 10:10 PM

Waw, I'm allready sick of it. Just switched back to IE8. Felt like a toy. I think I had an overdose of google.

Dan.Linehan · 09-02-2008, 11:15 PM

Extra screenspace on Chrome too.

firefly · 09-02-2008, 11:24 PM

I really like the simple interface, but I'm too attached to my Firefox extensions to switch over full-time. It's an impressive start, though, and hopefully it will lead to improvements in other open source browsers.

EDIT: I've seen a lot of people talking up the speed of Chrome and several sites load noticeably faster, but some other sites are painfully slow in loading.

Dan.Linehan · 09-02-2008, 11:26 PM

I wonder who will be the first to develop a tabbed FTP client for chrome.

Whoever they are, they are guaranteed a job @ google for it.

Bruce Achterberg · 09-03-2008, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brutha

Nice but not 10/10 yet. I really miss mouse gestures.

What do you use that gives you mouse gestures? Sounds neat.

eruso · 09-03-2008, 08:00 AM

Just downloaded it! Thanks! Loving it so far...

Brutha · 09-03-2008, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruce Achterberg

What do you use that gives you mouse gestures? Sounds neat.

I used priviously Flock, Firefox with a Mousegestures plugin and Opera.
Unfortunatly Chrome doesn't support them.

Frans · 09-03-2008, 09:56 AM

Though Firefox is my default browser, I can only import IE bookmarks in Google Chrome.

Well, it's still in beta of course...

Doku · 09-03-2008, 12:59 PM

*nod* Once I am able to write extensions for it, I'll likely switch. Right now, it reminds me too much of the old HotJava browser from 1995. Really neat, really new, really cool, but in the end, not too much new stuff in it that's useful, and a lot of useful stuff missing.

Restrikted · 09-03-2008, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frans

Though Firefox is my default browser, I can only import IE bookmarks in Google Chrome.

Well, it's still in beta of course...

Haha almost everything Google does is still in beta. Remember Google Earth? It was in beta for a couple years I think.

And I have to say, Chrome does seem like more of a toy than a well-done web browser. I won't be switching over from Firefox any time soon.

Living2xcess · 09-04-2008, 03:44 AM

I like Firefox with its extensions alot better the Google Chrome. But I will definitely tinker around with Chrome some more. I have been using Open Office for word processing and spreadsheets on my personal computer. If Google's Chrome is as good as they say for running applications, I will likely switch from Open Office to Google Doc's using Chrome.

I'm all for innovation. And with this being open source... I think it is great. I just hope it doesn't dwarf Opera and Firefox which are constantly creating new innovations in web browsing.

PVince81 · 09-04-2008, 04:42 AM

Waiting for the linux version...
I am already used to Firefox 3 and its extensions, so not sure that I will want to switch completely.

It still looks like Chrome is using some innovative stuff, at least stuff that other browsers should have done a long time ago (JavaScript compiled to native code, one process per tab, ...)

daredevil83 · 09-04-2008, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PVince81

Waiting for the linux version...

I'm waiting, too..
I don't understand, why it is impossible to download Windows version using Linux. Now I have to download it under Windows and then test it under Wine. Nonsense.
(or maybe my computer/firefox is broken?

)

pdfsp · 09-04-2008, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Niki

Waw, I'm allready sick of it. Just switched back to IE8. Felt like a toy. I think I had an overdose of google.

C'mon, go for Firefox at least!

eruso · 09-04-2008, 11:08 AM

Problems I've noticed so far:

When watching flash videos they sometimes freeze and then I have to close the app.

Can't use certain javascript features that I could use in IE.

Besides for that though it's pretty good and have been using it as my default browser.

PVince81 · 09-04-2008, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daredevil83

I'm waiting, too..
I don't understand, why it is impossible to download Windows version using Linux. Now I have to download it under Windows and then test it under Wine. Nonsense.
(or maybe my computer/firefox is broken?

)

No, your computer/firefox is not broken. The problem is that google detects through your browser (user-agent string) that you are using linux.
Either you could use an addon to change the user-agent string (it probably exists), or just use IE on linux using wine to download it (ies4linux)...

Anyway, Chrome is beta, so I can still wait that it evolves a bit before testing it.

Living2xcess · 09-04-2008, 02:31 PM

Problems I have noticed with it. Can't block the Google Ads. Oh wait, maybe thats the point. Sticking with Firefox.

Dan.Linehan · 09-04-2008, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Living2xcess

Problems I have noticed with it. Can't block the Google Ads. Oh wait, maybe thats the point. Sticking with Firefox.

Host file update for the win.

There's no place like 127.0.0.1

Fullcrum · 09-04-2008, 04:48 PM

Hahaha living2xcess. HAhaha.

This post is dedicated to that great piece of humor that was living. Living life to the fullest, hahaha

.

---------

I think if chrome can become better than firefox, with more adaptability, efficiency, and with tons of addons, then I'll get it. Forefox with addons is really cool and makes life easier already.

Dan.Linehan · 09-04-2008, 09:03 PM

I love being able to move the tab order around too.

andrew · 09-04-2008, 11:00 PM

I think with Chrome, Google is less concerned with making the best browser ever and having it dominate the market, than with pushing the limits and coming up with innovative ideas that will force the other major players to adopt these concepts and using the competition aspect, to launch browsers into the next generation.

This is highly apparent with the comic they released. Well, to me it is.

Dan.Linehan · 09-04-2008, 11:02 PM

And to provide the best javascript engine possible for Google Docs, Gmail, etc.

andrew · 09-04-2008, 11:11 PM

Haha, of course

09-02-2008, 09:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
Niki Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 565	Google Chrome Google launched a new webbrowser, named Google Chrome. I really love it. I specially love the GUI. So simple, so clear. Especially on Vista with Aero enabled. What do you guys think? Here is the link Google Chrome - Download a new browser Last edited by Niki; 09-02-2008 at 09:36 PM. Reason: Forgot to put a link to the project and download

09-02-2008, 09:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
dave marshall Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: England Posts: 360	just about to give it a go.. will let you know.. cheers Dave

09-02-2008, 11:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
firefly Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 63	I really like the simple interface, but I'm too attached to my Firefox extensions to switch over full-time. It's an impressive start, though, and hopefully it will lead to improvements in other open source browsers. EDIT: I've seen a lot of people talking up the speed of Chrome and several sites load noticeably faster, but some other sites are painfully slow in loading. Last edited by firefly; 09-02-2008 at 11:29 PM.

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09-02-2008, 09:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dan.Linehan Family Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Rafael, CA Posts: 4,896	I'm using it now. Feels great -- fast. Easy to use. Quick. I also love that you can't crash it! Each tab plays within it's own sandbox, so all that can malfunction is a single tab, not the whole browser. 10/10!

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Sam988 Family Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,232	It's already my favorite! Light, fast and efficient. I haven't tested it much yet but since i end up loving and using most of what google comes out with, i think i'll really enjoy this browser.

09-02-2008, 09:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
Niki Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 565	Yeah, it's the same with IE8 beta 2 too, but after testing IE8 beta 2, and google chrome, which is also a beta, I must admit that google is doing a good job here. Like you said Dan, it's fast, and it looks great.

09-02-2008, 09:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
Brutha Family Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Berlin, Germany Posts: 8,749	Nice but not 10/10 yet. I really miss mouse gestures.

09-02-2008, 09:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
tstesen Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pueblo West, CO Posts: 141	I like it myself. It's very crisp, clean and uncluttered. Exactly what you would expect from a company like Google.

09-02-2008, 10:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
Niki Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 565	Waw, I'm allready sick of it. Just switched back to IE8. Felt like a toy. I think I had an overdose of google.

09-02-2008, 11:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
Dan.Linehan Family Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Rafael, CA Posts: 4,896	Extra screenspace on Chrome too.

09-02-2008, 11:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
Dan.Linehan Family Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Rafael, CA Posts: 4,896	I wonder who will be the first to develop a tabbed FTP client for chrome. Whoever they are, they are guaranteed a job @ google for it.

09-03-2008, 08:00 AM	#13 (permalink)
eruso Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 161	Just downloaded it! Thanks! Loving it so far...

09-03-2008, 09:56 AM	#15 (permalink)
Frans Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Belgium Posts: 343	Though Firefox is my default browser, I can only import IE bookmarks in Google Chrome. Well, it's still in beta of course...

09-03-2008, 12:59 PM	#16 (permalink)
Doku Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Central MD Posts: 385	nod Once I am able to write extensions for it, I'll likely switch. Right now, it reminds me too much of the old HotJava browser from 1995. Really neat, really new, really cool, but in the end, not too much new stuff in it that's useful, and a lot of useful stuff missing.

09-04-2008, 03:44 AM	#18 (permalink)
Living2xcess Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 99	I like Firefox with its extensions alot better the Google Chrome. But I will definitely tinker around with Chrome some more. I have been using Open Office for word processing and spreadsheets on my personal computer. If Google's Chrome is as good as they say for running applications, I will likely switch from Open Office to Google Doc's using Chrome. I'm all for innovation. And with this being open source... I think it is great. I just hope it doesn't dwarf Opera and Firefox which are constantly creating new innovations in web browsing.

09-04-2008, 04:42 AM	#19 (permalink)
PVince81 Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 56	Waiting for the linux version... I am already used to Firefox 3 and its extensions, so not sure that I will want to switch completely. It still looks like Chrome is using some innovative stuff, at least stuff that other browsers should have done a long time ago (JavaScript compiled to native code, one process per tab, ...)

09-04-2008, 11:08 AM	#22 (permalink)
eruso Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 161	Problems I've noticed so far: When watching flash videos they sometimes freeze and then I have to close the app. Can't use certain javascript features that I could use in IE. Besides for that though it's pretty good and have been using it as my default browser.

09-04-2008, 02:31 PM	#24 (permalink)
Living2xcess Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 99	Problems I have noticed with it. Can't block the Google Ads. Oh wait, maybe thats the point. Sticking with Firefox.

09-04-2008, 04:48 PM	#26 (permalink)
Fullcrum Family Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,094	Hahaha living2xcess. HAhaha. This post is dedicated to that great piece of humor that was living. Living life to the fullest, hahaha . --------- I think if chrome can become better than firefox, with more adaptability, efficiency, and with tons of addons, then I'll get it. Forefox with addons is really cool and makes life easier already.

09-04-2008, 09:03 PM	#27 (permalink)
Dan.Linehan Family Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Rafael, CA Posts: 4,896	I love being able to move the tab order around too.

09-04-2008, 11:00 PM	#28 (permalink)
andrew Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: California, USA Posts: 593	I think with Chrome, Google is less concerned with making the best browser ever and having it dominate the market, than with pushing the limits and coming up with innovative ideas that will force the other major players to adopt these concepts and using the competition aspect, to launch browsers into the next generation. This is highly apparent with the comic they released. Well, to me it is.

09-04-2008, 11:02 PM	#29 (permalink)
Dan.Linehan Family Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Rafael, CA Posts: 4,896	And to provide the best javascript engine possible for Google Docs, Gmail, etc.

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