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hazyville
09-01-2008, 10:38 PM
http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2008/09/fresh-take-on-browser.html
http://www.google.com/googlebooks/chrome/#
Ramon
09-01-2008, 10:41 PM
So... what exactly is it now?
New Google browser.
I'm pumped.
hazyville
09-01-2008, 10:49 PM
Beta comes out later today.
sosADAMsos
09-01-2008, 11:02 PM
this will be interesting...
sendingoutansos
09-01-2008, 11:14 PM
That comic was way too long. Can anyone sum up the new features?
That comic was way too long. Can anyone sum up the new features?
faster, safer and more efficient
SickGlory
09-02-2008, 07:03 AM
fitter, happier, more productive
fitter, happier, more productive
I like yours better.
I wonder what time the beta is launching.
Octo_Keys
09-02-2008, 10:17 AM
fitter, happier, more productive
They should play that at every show... that song is the only reason people like them anyway.
lambchopthis
09-02-2008, 10:18 AM
That's because it's Radiohead's.
Spaghetti
09-02-2008, 10:29 AM
They should play that at every show... that song is the only reason people like them anyway.
yeah assholes
Panasonic Youth
09-02-2008, 10:44 AM
It's PC only, isn't it?
Meh. I love Firefox.
hazyville
09-02-2008, 11:14 AM
Windows only for now, working on Mac and Linux.
That was the lamest comic ever.
"Hey! Let's be cool and write what Google Gnome is in a really friggin long comic, then all the cool kids will use our browser."
HankScorpio
09-02-2008, 12:04 PM
That was the lamest comic ever.
"Hey! Let's be cool and write what Google Gnome is in a really friggin long comic, then all the cool kids will use our browser."
:confused:
i don't think you should really compare this to any other comics yknow. its just a press-release done in an interesting fashion, big deal..
We'll I'm using the browser right now. I really like the concept of it all, the individual tabs, security, and incognito mode (LOL PORN BROWSING ALL DAY, EVERYDAY). I'm pretty sure I'll end up with Chrome as my main browser but we'll see.
Three
09-02-2008, 01:22 PM
and incognito mode (LOL PORN BROWSING ALL DAY, EVERYDAY).
please elaborate on that...:rolleyes:
and is the browser much faster, as the comics claimed (with the multi-threading and all)
HankScorpio
09-02-2008, 01:49 PM
hey im posting from chrome too and its pretty neat. imported my firefox settings so there was zero transition time. and its pretty fast too
Midwestern Stylings
09-02-2008, 02:07 PM
I installed it on the lab machines downstairs. It bypassed the UAC lol. It was pretty fast, I don't know if I'll use it when it gets released on Mac though. I'll install it though.
zachary
09-02-2008, 02:09 PM
how the fuck do i get this, i cant find a link
I won't use it as my main browser until Firebug gets ported over.
It also seems to go really slow for me.
Octo_Keys
09-02-2008, 02:20 PM
how the fuck do i get this, i cant find a link
Did you try searching Google?
I'd post the link, but feel that it is so easy to find it doesn't warrant a post.
Seriously, just Google - Google Chrome.
Let us know your next brain buster and we'll all get right the fuck on it.
:confused:
i don't think you should really compare this to any other comics yknow. its just a press-release done in an interesting fashion, big deal..
Yeah, I wasn't really comparing it to anything. Just trying to point out that I thought it was a poor idea rubbishly executed.
zachary
09-02-2008, 02:22 PM
Did you try searching Google?
I'd post the link, but feel that it is so easy to find it doesn't warrant a post.
Seriously, just Google - Google Chrome.
Let us know your next brain buster and we'll all get right the fuck on it.
i figured there would logically be a link to it on the 2 happy links the original poster posted but there werent you friendly smile
JayG7582
09-02-2008, 02:31 PM
i'm trying this right now. I like it, but I don't think it'll replace firefox for me. I like my add-on's too much.
zachary
09-02-2008, 02:38 PM
SILLY CENSORSHIP BLAST THIS FIRST AMMENDMENT VIOLATION FIDDLESTICKS TO THIS I CALL MISHANDLING ON THIS ONE! WAY!
ignitionnight
09-02-2008, 08:05 PM
I played with it a little when I was at work, but now I cannot get the fucking thing to work....
It just plain up wont open or display shit. Nothing.
I think its a problem with Java on my computer. I fucked something up and a re-install of java did not fix it. Looks like I am gonna have to format my computer. I just need to wait for the vista disk. I don't want to restore using the HP recovery drive, because then I have to deal with all the added bullshit HP installed on there.
suprefan
09-02-2008, 08:07 PM
fitter, happier, more productive
not drinking too much, regular exercise at the gym, 3 days a week, getting on better with your associate contemporaries, at ease......
loveandbetrayal
09-02-2008, 09:48 PM
i'm using it right now. i'm digging it. only thing is my rss feeds don't work now.. or i'm not doing it right.
i'm newsless.
Wow this is much faster than firefox.
mokeyisondope
09-02-2008, 10:04 PM
Read the fine print: http://news.cnet.com/8301-17939_109-10030522-2.html
1. Google reserves the right to automatically update and install Chrome.
This is becoming standard fare with much software these days, but worth noting.
"The software which you use may automatically download and install updates from time to time from Google. These updates are designed to improve, enhance and further develop the services and may take the form of bug fixes, enhanced functions, new software modules and completely new versions. You agree to receive such updates (and permit Google to deliver these to you) as part of your use of the services."
2. Although you retain any copyrights to content you own and use in the browser, Google says it has a right to display some of your content, in conjunction with promoting its services. Here's their exact wording.
"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."
3. Don't be surprised to see more ads.
Traditionally, it is Web pages and not the browser itself that serves ads. Google isn't saying it will change this paradigm, but it's terms of service don't rule that out either.
"Some of the services are supported by advertising revenue and may display advertisements and promotions. These advertisements may be targeted to the content of information stored on the services, queries made through the services or other information.
The manner, mode and extent of advertising by Google on the services are subject to change without specific notice to you."
Johann
09-02-2008, 10:05 PM
GOOGLE FOR PRESIDENT!
It knows everything, has no creed or gender, and is incapable of producing bastard grandchildren. It's the perfect candidate!
That comic was made for CS nerds...I actually understood what the hell they were talking about.
raspberry
09-03-2008, 08:55 AM
If it had the smart bookmarks toolbar like firefox then I would totally switch over.
Yeah, until they get a Mac version running with extensions or more features, I'll stick with Firefox 3. Firefox 3.1 should be released soon, too, with a faster JavaScript implementation, so we'll see how that pans out.
sosADAMsos
09-03-2008, 11:19 AM
It's cool, and a great idea, and i love google.
But firefox is here to stay for now.
xVIVOx
09-03-2008, 12:24 PM
im torn between firefox and chrome. both are so great!
peEtr
09-04-2008, 08:36 AM
easter egg: type about:internets in the address bar (works correctly in xp. in vista, it "clogs the tubes")
crash!: type anything:% in the address bar and chrome will instantly crash (before you even press enter)
Or you can just hover this link!: >> Crash Chrome! (crash:%) <<
Hoby2000
09-04-2008, 12:47 PM
easter egg: type about:internets in the address bar (works correctly in xp. in vista, it "clogs the tubes")
crash!: type anything:% in the address bar and chrome will instantly crash (before you even press enter)
Or you can just hover this link!: >> Crash Chrome! (crash:%) <<
i hate YOU!
ignitionnight
09-14-2008, 08:24 PM
Does anybody know how to get autoscrolling? Like in firefox you middle click and it lets you scroll really fast if you move your mouse?
There are no extensions for Chrome, so Google will have to add it as a feature or implement an extension system so someone else can. For now, you're SOL.
ignitionnight
09-14-2008, 08:55 PM
well I am off to www.mozilla.com/firefox then
Living
12-14-2008, 01:44 PM
They released a non-beta version last week. I am now using Chrome exclusively.
Mr. Machine
01-22-2009, 01:07 PM
Is there a way to change it so that it'll open downloads in say VLC instead of in Chrome? For example, when watching pr0n, it opens up the video with plugins, but sometimes it doesn't even open them at all...so I'd like to change that.
Brendan
01-22-2009, 01:12 PM
I'd like to use Chrome more often, but without extension support and with the lack of a clickable mouse wheel, i'll continue using Firefox.
Mr. Machine
09-09-2009, 11:44 AM
I suppose this could be moved to the computer/tech. area.
Anyways, I'm having some trouble with Chrome and Objectdock. If I click the Chrome icon on OD for the first time after turning my computer on, it loads fine. However, when I close Chrome and then try to open it again, it takes anywhere from five to ten clicks to get it to open (and then there's only one window that opens).
It's quite annoying; any advice?
sonny
09-09-2009, 11:54 AM
this shit crashes for me every five minutes.
fuck it.
Sounds like a problem with ObjectDock, not Chrome.
OnFallowGround
02-09-2010, 09:51 AM
So, I rejected Chrome a while ago because I heard it didn't have extensions. Well, it now has all the ones I use (autopager, gestures, weather, xmarks, and even a really great google voice extension), so I'm giving it another go.
It's remarkable. So much faster than Firefox (which is no surprise). I think I've found a new winner. The only reason I stayed with the Fox before was better extensions, but that no longer seems to be the case...
So, I rejected Chrome a while ago because I heard it didn't have extensions. Well, it now has all the ones I use (autopager, gestures, weather, xmarks, and even a really great google voice extension), so I'm giving it another go.
It's remarkable. So much faster than Firefox (which is no surprise). I think I've found a new winner. The only reason I stayed with the Fox before was better extensions, but that no longer seems to be the case...
Thanks for this. I didn't realize that Chrome had extensions. Will be using this from now on too, firefox seems slow compared to Chrome/Opera.
What are extensions?
I'd been using Firefox for years, but last week it suddenly became nearly unusable, offering "(Not Responding)" and locking itself up on mundane tasks, including starting up and loading my homepage after a fresh system reboot (in other words, no excuse for lack of resources). I'd clicked Chrome to make sure it wasn't some BitDefender firewall issue, but Chrome worked snappily. I've been using it ever since.
I was never a Firefox power user by any stretch, but I wanna know what these extensions are and shit, especially since I have an Android phone.
OnFallowGround
02-09-2010, 12:25 PM
What are extensions?
I'd been using Firefox for years, but last week it suddenly became nearly unusable, offering "(Not Responding)" and locking itself up on mundane tasks, including starting up and loading my homepage after a fresh system reboot (in other words, no excuse for lack of resources). I'd clicked Chrome to make sure it wasn't some BitDefender firewall issue, but Chrome worked snappily. I've been using it ever since.
I was never a Firefox power user by any stretch, but I wanna know what these extensions are and shit, especially since I have an Android phone.
Extensions are like little applications that run in the background that customize your experience. For example, the ones I use do the following:
Autopager: (https://chrome.google.com/extensions/detail/mmgagnmbebdebebbcleklifnobamjonh) Makes it so when I get to the bottom of a page, if there is additional content, the next page loads right below it. So for example, imagine a long thread here on the boreds. When I scroll to the last reply on page 29, page 30 loads right below it so I can keep just reading and scrolling down... never having to click "next page." It's great for news stories and google search results too.
Chrome Gestures: (https://chrome.google.com/extensions/detail/jpkfjicglakibpenojifdiepckckakgk) This handy little guy lets you perform common tasks with different mouse gestures. When I right click and flick my hand to the left, it performs the "back" button on my browser. When I right click and go up + right, it opens a new tab... etc. You can customize all of these by going to tools/extensions/options.
Google Dictionary: (https://chrome.google.com/extensions/detail/mgijmajocgfcbeboacabfgobmjgjcoja) As you would probably guess, this builds a dictionary right into the browser. I double click on any word, a pop up comes up with a definition.
... you get the idea. I use a Google Voice one that puts the SMS, Call and Inbox of my GV account behind a little button up by my URL bar. There's a lot of great ones out there.
Install a few and see how you like 'em.
https://chrome.google.com/extensions/?utm_campaign=en&utm_source=en-ha-na-us-bk-ext&utm_medium=ha
Try FlashBlock (https://chrome.google.com/extensions/detail/gofhjkjmkpinhpoiabjplobcaignabnl) and Adblock (https://chrome.google.com/extensions/detail/gighmmpiobklfepjocnamgkkbiglidom) as well if you don't like ads.
Try FlashBlock (https://chrome.google.com/extensions/detail/gofhjkjmkpinhpoiabjplobcaignabnl) and Adblock (https://chrome.google.com/extensions/detail/gighmmpiobklfepjocnamgkkbiglidom) as well if you don't like ads.
Adblock is one of my favorite things that they brought to the browser.
Nickzed
02-11-2010, 07:52 AM
No reason to use anything but chrome!
I'd been using Firefox for years, but last week it suddenly became nearly unusable, offering "(Not Responding)" and locking itself up on mundane tasks, including starting up and loading my homepage after a fresh system reboot (in other words, no excuse for lack of resources). I'd clicked Chrome to make sure it wasn't some BitDefender firewall issue, but Chrome worked snappily. I've been using it ever since.
Did firefox die for everyone? because mine shit the bed starting about a week or two ago as well. Bad update?
ignitionnight
02-11-2010, 12:50 PM
Try FlashBlock (https://chrome.google.com/extensions/detail/gofhjkjmkpinhpoiabjplobcaignabnl) and Adblock (https://chrome.google.com/extensions/detail/gighmmpiobklfepjocnamgkkbiglidom) as well if you don't like ads.
Adblock was the only reason I hadn't switched from firefox to chrome. But now that it has adblock I am digging it for sure.
Sexy Undo Closed Tabs
Google Voice
Wikipedia Chromium
Google Calendar Pop-Out
Feedly
DrFunke
02-11-2010, 01:47 PM
Did firefox die for everyone? because mine shit the bed starting about a week or two ago as well. Bad update?
i was noticing the same thing. it has made me contemplate switching to chrome, but i think would miss adblock and downthemall too much.
edit:^chrome has adblock!?
Adblock was the only reason I hadn't switched from firefox to chrome. But now that it has adblock I am digging it for sure.
Same reason I hadn't switched. Firefox has gone to shit. Sooooo sloooowww.
SickGlory
02-11-2010, 02:39 PM
I love Chrome, but organizing bookmarks is a BITCH. How are you guys doing it?
OnFallowGround
02-11-2010, 02:58 PM
I love Chrome, but organizing bookmarks is a BITCH. How are you guys doing it?
I just use the bookmarks toolbar.
I can tell a website by it's icon, so i just delete the name/description and can fit a ton of 'em up there.
I love Chrome, but organizing bookmarks is a BITCH. How are you guys doing it?
If you get the developer version (http://dev.chromium.org/getting-involved/dev-channel#TOC-Subscribing-to-a-channel), the bookmark manager is accessible in the tools menu (the wrench button).
OnFallowGround
02-11-2010, 03:52 PM
If you get the developer version (http://dev.chromium.org/getting-involved/dev-channel#TOC-Subscribing-to-a-channel), the bookmark manager is accessible in the tools menu (the wrench button).
i don't think you need a dev version. I'm just running regular old chromeyomeyome and it has that.
ignitionnight
02-11-2010, 04:28 PM
I just use the bookmarks toolbar.
I can tell a website by it's icon, so i just delete the name/description and can fit a ton of 'em up there.
Exactly what I do.
i don't think you need a dev version. I'm just running regular old chromeyomeyome and it has that.
I think Corrine runs a Mac version which is a little behind Windows builds. The Mac beta and dev builds have a basic bookmark manager but no alphabetical sorting.
Jeffist Pope
02-11-2010, 07:36 PM
liking this a lot more than FF at the moment.
SickGlory
02-11-2010, 10:36 PM
I think Corrine runs a Mac version which is a little behind Windows builds. The Mac beta and dev builds have a basic bookmark manager but no alphabetical sorting.
Yeah I'm running on a Mac and I have to download the developer version. Right now I have a LOT of folders and no way to organize them other than deleting and re-adding the bookmark to its appropriate category. Thanks for the download link!
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