Technology Google to Release Open-Source 'Chrome' Browser

[sqrage]

Are Internet Explorer and Firefox ready to do battle with Chrome?

Google announced Monday that it has been hard at work on an open-source browser known as Chrome, a beta version of which will be released in 100 countries on Tuesday.

New features will included "isolated" tabs designed to prevent browser crashes and a more powerful JavaScript engine.

"Why are we launching Google Chrome? Because we believe we can add value for users and, at the same time, help drive innovation on the web," Sundar Pichai, vice president of product management, and Linus Upson, Google engineering director, wrote in a blog post.

Google to Release Open-Source 'Chrome' Browser

Google announced Monday that it has been hard at work on an open-source browser known as Chrome, a beta version of which will be released in 100 countries on Tuesday.

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Comic book about Chrome, by Google.
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Hmm, haven't even heard of this before today, can't wait to try it out, should be awesome just like everything else Google makes. :]

 

[FireBladesX]

Chances are that no matter whatever anyone's done, ever, Google can beat it. So, I'm betting that it will destroy destroy FireFox and Explorer. Just another rung on the ladder to Google's world domination

 

[sqrage]

They really don't wanna destroy Firefox though, since it has lead to so many innovations in web browsers. They said themselves that they are making this browser so that more innovation and evolution/revolutions happen in browsers.

And to bad this up, they renewed their deal in which they give money for Mozilla.

 

[Varine]

That was the worst comic book EVER!!!!

 

[Darthfett]

I can't wait for the Google Operating system.

I read the page (long, interesting, and informative, by the way!), and it looks like google has some excellent ideas. I can't wait to download it and use it!

I love their philosophy about why they're making it open source. They learned from other browsers, so they're giving the ideas back. Somewhat related, I hate how Firefox came up with Tabs, and then Internet Explorer put it into theirs, with not much mention to Firefox.

 

[redmarine]

I can't wait for the Google Operating system.

I read the page (long, interesting, and informative, by the way!), and it looks like google has some excellent ideas. I can't wait to download it and use it!

I love their philosophy about why they're making it open source. They learned from other browsers, so they're giving the ideas back. Somewhat related, I hate how Firefox came up with Tabs, and then Internet Explorer put it into theirs, with not much mention to Firefox.

I think they are going to make the browser an OP in time. Operative systems are becoming more and more irrelevant.

 

[phyrex1an]

I hate how Firefox came up with Tabs, and then Internet Explorer put it into theirs, with not much mention to Firefox.

I don't think Firefox was first with tabs either.

I think the most interesting thing with this is how they do their browser testing, making that (more) public accessible would make a much bigger difference than "just" releasing another free browser.

 

[AceHart]

http://tools.google.com/chrome/?hl=en-US

 

[Lunarios]

What I would like most is a hybrid of Chrome and Firefox- both have good features, and I like the Firefox logo more.

 

[Jackal]

Somewhat related, I hate how Opera came up with Tabs, and then Firefox put it into theirs, with not much mention to Opera.

Fixed

 

[sqrage]

Wow, I'm using it now and all I have to say is Goodbye Firefox.
I'll miss Firefox though....

 

[UndeadDragon]

Wow... Google Crome browser is amazing

I agree with sqrage, "Good bye Firefox". Apart from I will still need Firefox sometimes for the addons.

 

[sqrage]

Anyone found out how to get the Java plugin working for Chrome?

 

[AceHart]

Google Chrome requires Java version 6, update 10.
Please note that this is currently a beta version and may be more unstable than some previous version of Java.
To download this beta version of Java, visit http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/ea.jsp

Good luck

 

[sqrage]

Good luck

Went smoother than I expected, thanks. :thup:

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