Comments on: Will Google Chrome Replace Your Browser, or Even Your OS?

By: Brian

Brian — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:30:23 +0000

I use Chrome at home for all my simple browsing activities — its fast, relatively lightweight, and has a clean, responsive interface. The OmniBox actually does live up to the hype!

The lack of extensions though is a glaring oversight, and frankly a serious let-down by the company known for striving to “play nice”. There are a few extensions that are absolutely critical to the modern web surfer — number one being AdBlock.

Of course I still use Firefox for ALL web development activities thanks to Firebug, which Google’s code browser — while much better than IE’s — doesn’t come close to replacing. In all likelihood, I’ll be developing on Firefox for several years to come.

By: Michael Adams

Michael Adams — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 16:00:30 +0000

2 weeks after the launch of Chrome and what do we have?

From a press perspective, we see the buzz slowly dying down.

From a browser perspective, those that were going to adopt it have. Some love it and continue to use it. Some tried it and went back to Firefox.

From a “change the world” standpoint, well…seems like this was a “shot across the bow” but nothing more has come of it yet. While there is no solid additional news on the next steps for development, or great new extensions, etc. people have made the connection between Chrome, Android, Gears, Google Web Toolkit, etc.

Clarity is there that the combination of parts and pieces Google has released will form a new “operating environment” that will run on any OS, thus pushing the choice of OS to the backseat.

Rather than worrying about Windows vs Linux vs MacOS, can you imagine people in the future thinking “All I need is Chrome”?

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By: dimaks

dimaks — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 22:59:41 +0000

i am sticking with fox and putting chrome on the side, for other purposes -entrecard dropping for example

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By: House Signs

House Signs — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 21:49:17 +0000

Im sticking with firefox for now, although chrome is good, it will ave teathing issues for a while. best to hold back for a while. House Signs's last blog post..House Signs - Hand Painted Signs by Trudy Silcox

By: Utah SEO Pro

Utah SEO Pro — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 08:09:17 +0000

Chrome’s fast but we’ll see how fast it really is after installing add-ons on to it whenever they come out.

I don’t want Google having any info anyway so to answer the question…”no.” I’ll stick to Firefox. If anything, I’ll use Flock more.

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By: horisly

horisly — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 17:09:12 +0000

nevertheless, i have tried the Chrome. though still many bug and compatibility problem, i like the simpleness. horisly's last blog post..August.2008 Sales: Mercedes Benz Down 12 Percent

By: tmdesigner

tmdesigner — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:38:27 +0000

Fast, light.. There’s only the Beta Version.. Real target and functions are not yet explained!

By: Ashley

Ashley — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 09:57:55 +0000

I thing Google Chrome is worth trying, why not? Ashley's last blog post..Jingle Bell Rock Lyrics

By: iPod Fan

iPod Fan — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:53:59 +0000

I need my plugins. When Chrome gets them, that’ll be the time I’ll try it out. Firefox is very fast to me so will I notice any difference using Chrome?

By: dimaks

dimaks — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:50:38 +0000

well, if it ever be, there will be a very long way for it to thread. we tried it at home with vista and it was unable to handle so many javascripts in a page - some of the images were also misplaced. it is true for being light and fast but still needs the basic equipments like those offered by firefox - extensions and adblocks for example. dimaks's last blog post..Microsoft Office Live Is Coming, Beware Google Docs

By: Vlad Balan

Vlad Balan — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:31:31 +0000

After Chrome will have a load of addons and if Google decides to really push it ahead, it will definitely have an amazing growth. Vlad Balan's last blog post..Another cool premium Wordpress theme, Unique Blog Design’s Citrus

By: Mark Bobbins

Mark Bobbins — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:54:12 +0000

I’ve tried Chrome and it is very fast although I’m not sure this is enough to tempt me away from Firefox. I think only a bit of time using Chrome will tell which is the one for me.

By: James Mann

James Mann — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:53:23 +0000

Google lost my respect years ago. They think they are big enough to stomp on people with explaining why they are doing, leaving it up to us to prove we are innocent. I am quite happy with Firefox, they can keep the Chrome. James Mann's last blog post..Bum Marketing In A Nutshell

By: Eric

Eric — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:34:08 +0000

It’s a good browser, certainly. But, there are numerous security concerns and it almost seems optimized to promote ads…. so, that’s a little unsettling. As well, while it’s simple and easy to use, I feel it lacks the depth of features that other browsers have (Opera, Firefox with numerous extensions).

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By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:41:36 +0000

I won’t use it because of privacy consideration.

By: San Nayak

San Nayak — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:06:44 +0000

I am so much used to browser tools and i don't see that with Chrome, i guess i will wait to replace that with any of my other browsers like IE or firefox. San Nayak's last blog post..BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Bartlett, Chicago, IL, 60103

By: SEO forums

SEO forums — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:44:28 +0000

I would like to give it a try. SEO forums's last blog post..Changing a field to unique in MySQL database.

By: media boy

media boy — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:40:02 +0000

i’ve been using Chrome for about a day now and it seems to be a lot faster than FireFox or IE… though i do miss the “recently closed tabs” feature in Firefox

By: Christmas

Christmas — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:58:21 +0000

I like Google Chrome for being fast, and have already installed it. So I will say yes to Chrome Christmas's last blog post..Traditional Christmas Tree Decorations