Google Browser-Chrome(BETA)

sjf0066 · #1 Sep 2, 2008, 07:07 PM

Just downloaded the new browser from google a few minutes ago, and was wondering if anyone has had time to run it for a while and what do you think?

vingogly · Sep 3, 2008, 07:13 AM

Here's why I will not download or use Chrome on my work & home machines.

Curlyben · Sep 3, 2008, 07:18 AM

Well so far it's looking good.
I must admit I'm very impressed with the speed, but i'm keeping it as a test/back up browser for now.

As for the EULA, have you read any of the Micro$oft ones recently, they are FULL of statements like the ones referenced.

I'm sure they even make you agree to giving up your first born son and worshipping BillG for all time

NeedKarma · Sep 3, 2008, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vingogly

Here's why I will not download or use Chrome on my work & home machines.

They're having that same chat at Slashdot: Slashdot | Reading Google Chrome's Fine Print

They seem to think it refers to the services only not the browser. If it does go open source then someone will repackage it without the EULA.

NeedKarma · Sep 3, 2008, 09:00 AM

Here's the theory behind it: Google Chrome

vingogly · Sep 3, 2008, 09:46 AM

For your amusement ... The Register launches Chrome-o-Drome:

Reg launches Chrome-o-drome | The Register

Curlyben · Sep 4, 2008, 12:41 AM

Well they fixed it then

The EULA anyway.

Burned by Chrome - Fire put out | The Register

Bear in mind this is a BETA product so there are bound to be "issues".
Hey Micro$oft are used to selling betas, they call it Windows

Vinj · Sep 4, 2008, 12:49 AM

So far I am impressed with the speed. Better than Firefox 3 imo.

alfiesgirl · Sep 5, 2008, 10:33 AM

Well it is ok but am finding life odd without my tool bars and auto fill, nevertheless I shall give it a wile before I decide whether or not to uninstall it. Msn posting via chrome is startlingly different and not as good as my regular browser

NeedKarma · Sep 5, 2008, 10:35 AM

I'll definitely need some form of AdBlock plugin as well before I start using it.



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