[Avril Vora]

I've been using Google's new web browser for over a month now and finding it very good in all respects. Firefox has serious competition...

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[Helen]

Have to agree with you there..... I use nothing but chrome for browsing now! (though I think it has something to do with mozilla and therefor firefox, but don't quote me on it )

[traxor]

I'm trying it now, i'm assuming it's using the netscape engine?

[SniderDK]

its using the safari engine... its quite a good SAFE browser... just waiting for the extensions to come out and im moving over

[Avril Vora]

Yes, Chrome uses the WebKit rendering engine to display web pages. The framework is now used by Omniweb, Shiira, iCab, Adobe AIR, Google Chrome, mobile phones (including the iPhone), Nokia’s Series 60 browser, and Google’s Android platform.

[MolotovRuss]

I wouldn't recommend using Chrome for browsing yet until they have the automatic-download bug sorted? Or the :% shut-down bug sorted.

[Tagnum]

Thumbs up for the Chrome, it's a good piece of work from Google!

[sunlight]

i dislike this, i already have 4 browsers and firefox makes me feel all warm and fuzzie inside, chrome just feels cold..

what next, google operating system?

[MolotovRuss]

sunlight, on Nov 13 2008, 16:32, said:

what next, google operating system?

We can only hope

[fruit & veg]

I find it slows down trying to deal with flash players. Plus it always mucks up importing my FF bookmarks, so I'm not dumping FF just yet. But it's a good start.

[wizely]

I still like Opera for just browsing (with Firefox for when I want to do things!) - Chrome will undoubtedly, like all things Google, develop into an unbeatable tool - for now it's just got that empty Beta feeling.

[alpha7158]

I'm looking forward to when they update it to use the latest webkit. It will be nice to have some browsers available that are stable and that pass the acid3 test.

[sunlight]

wizely, on Nov 14 2008, 13:21, said:

I still like Opera for just browsing (with Firefox for when I want to do things!) - Chrome will undoubtedly, like all things Google, develop into an unbeatable tool - for now it's just got that empty Beta feeling.

Opera is nice too, Canadians use it alot i hear - it has excellent ICQ features.

Nintendo use Opera as the default browser in there dns i think..

[Deaf Raiders]

Chrome all the way for me. I just want them to hurry up with extensions/plugins.

[bermuda]

I really do not get the point just why Google has introduced Chrome anyway. Until a few months ago, Google was constantly promoting and advertising Mozilla Firefox using various forms but they suddenly disconnected their support of the software and then introduced their own browser.

[Avera]

Firefox all the way!

[ngsupb]

Chrome is good, but as a webdeveloper I have to admit firefox at the moment is better because of addon and its functionality.

[Deaf Raiders]

I am using Chrome everyday i have just uninstall Firefox hardly use it now.

[Xr4t3D85]

Firefox Web Dev Ver Rocks!

[Lee Boyce]

I juggle between Chrome and Firefox, just depends what i'm doing really.

[djt992]

I love the chrome interface - but I can't help think am I at risk using it? Is the security up to that of Firefox?

I also love the firefox web developer extension toolbar and firebug.

[Alex_McI]

I use chrome for general browsing and firefox for webuilding... Firefox because of the Web Dev toolbar and many others, and chrome just seems really fast...

When chrome has add-ons Mozilla needs to step it up a gear, since if something similar comes out for chrome im jumping on it and getting rid of FF

[xual]

Yep but i used it 15 - 16 days were nice, but after that it crashes frequently
it displays "whooa! Google Chrome has been Crashed Restart now?"
It was like
So finally I have to uninstall it and Switch to Firefox.
I tried safari but its Gui Sucks!
So same i switch to firefox
then i Tried Opera new 4.2 beta. But now it was my decision to switch to Firefox

[Luke Terry Design]

I used this ages ago just crashed too often.

[theLolbrush]

good browser

bit annoying

but good in all

[hanky]

Everything is in front of me, i like this feature of Chrome

[hyperscott]

yes it is a great browser I am using it most of the time Great work

[bocaj]

As of V2 they've decided the make sure when chrome is maximised, you cant access rocket dock, or even the windows task bar for those of us who set it to auto hide.

Other than that, it still looks promising, i'm just waiting for the pluging capabilities to come along.

[Guezala]

Well I like Opera (speed dial is fab!) and firefox (developer tools)....just had a look..don't think chrome is available for macs??

[bocaj]

The official mac version is still in develpment, however it has been ported.

http://www.codeweave...ports/chromium/

[Guezala]

cool will have a lookie ta x

Ah - have to have wine with it...don't think I'll bother. I'll wait for the 'native' version Thanks anyway

[jubach]

i haven't tried chrome just yet but everyone's been using and experimenting on it... i think i'll try it as well

[Petite Computer]

Well google chrome doesn't support meez.com, so I use IE for that. But it notices spelling mistakes and is very quick. IE takes quite a long time to load. GC also remembers the sites you've been on, so when you open it, it has those thumbnail things you can click to go on the site.

[Gareth Daine]

Been using Chrome now since it was released and I have to say it's my new best friend. Just can't wait for add-ons to start to come out.

[Bane++]

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what next, google operating system?

Perhaps, but not as we'd wish. I'd love it if an organization with enough influence suped up a linux distro for the average user well enough to compete with windows. I like Ubuntu and use it for work and software dev but I find it's still too immature in regards to audio and video editing. Gnome and KDE better step things up if linux is going to compete with windows 7's new look.

Or... there's a few theories about google and the possibility of a 'GooOS': (do we call it Goo O.S.? Goo-os? Gos? Goose?)
http://blog.topix.co...ves/000016.html
http://kottke.org/04...perating-system
http://googlesystem....pages.com/about

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Ah - have to have wine with it...don't think I'll bother. I'll wait for the 'native' version smile.gif Thanks anyway

Linux users waiting for chrome can sign up here to be notified when the Linux port is available.
http://www.google.co...l/en/linux.html

[darubio]

google chrome rules!

[Avera]

Firefox has been your best friend for years, all the free web developer & seo plugins have made wesite design a breeze.

The only reason people use Google Chrome is that it's new and it's a novely.

I like the fact that it is so basic. But if you are a web developer, which many of you are any you don't know about the web developer plugins for firefox then you should click the link below:

Web Developer & SEO Plugins For Firefox

[nicolas]

Google Chrome is nothing aggainst FF with the Web Developer Plugins. They are also really usefull to help people with CSS-Problems i.e. here in the forum.

[chrisfreelance]

I personally use Chrome and seem to have adjusted to it quite well. Firefox just seems a tad slow and cumbersome in comparison in my opinion. I'm looking forward to see what Google will do to improve it over the future.

[a.g.r.c]

Safari 4 is kicking ass right now. So fast, and up with the latest technologies. JS effects render so smooth.

If the wealth of plugins wasn't around for FireFox I doubt I would still be using it. But it's the character that makes FF so good.