Windows Vista and XP users now can experience the new open source web browser offered by Google by the name of Google Chrome. The scanned-comic introducing the enticing application can be read at this link.
Here are several features of the web browser:
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Browser window that is streamlined and simple
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Clean interface and fast
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Based on a foundation that runs today’s complex web application much better.
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Eac tab is kept in isolated “sandbox”, so one tab can be prevented from crashing another and this provide improved protection from rogue sites.
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Improved speed and responsiveness across the broad.
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A more powerful JavaScript engine to power the next gen web applications that aren’t possible in today’s web browser
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Can import data from your previous internet browser: e.g. Mozilla Firefox.
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Security such as prevention from phishing and malware which utilizes free public API called Google Safe Browsing API.
The add-ons or extensions to enrich Google Chrome’s functionalities are not available yet as expected when it’s still a beta release.
Nevertheless, you can test the web browser by downloading from its respective download page.
September 12th, 2008 at 9:44 pm
interesting site it really learns me a lot…
November 1st, 2008 at 1:53 pm
I wonder when Google will make versions for other operation systems. I would like to see mac version.
November 1st, 2008 at 2:21 pm
i looks interesting
November 2nd, 2008 at 5:28 am
Do you have any comparison between FF and Chrome – currently i’m in FF2 and really like it, but don’t know if Chrome is any better
November 6th, 2008 at 7:10 am
It really is hands-down faster than Firefox. Problem is, it does not have the plug-ins that Firefox has.
November 6th, 2008 at 7:34 am
Well, one of the best browsers out there now. Actually my default browser and hope it lives up to expectation.
November 9th, 2008 at 2:23 pm
Realy nice and looks nice but I like Firefox.
November 10th, 2008 at 6:31 am
I love chrome one of my alternative browser.
November 12th, 2008 at 6:14 pm
Chrome’s sleek and clean look is certainly appealing. I’m waiting for the add-ons that I’m using on FireFox.
It’s certainly a most promising browser.
November 13th, 2008 at 12:55 am
I’ve tested Google Chrome but until it gets a whole lot more plugins to make it more versatile I reckon I will stick with FireFox
January 17th, 2009 at 10:05 pm
I’m wondering if google will be keeping tabs on people’s web surfing? I’m sure google isn’t offering anything for free if it doesn’t get anything out of it.
January 18th, 2009 at 8:36 am
Chrome is the future but it still beta , i like firefox this days but in future i think Chrome will be ok
January 19th, 2009 at 9:39 pm
I have a good experience with FireFox,it suits me perfectly well,but in the case of need I use the other browsers including Chrome.
January 20th, 2009 at 11:53 am
Doesn’t pass Firefox yet. In fact, I prefer Safari to the other. Clean design. Especially the bookmark area
January 20th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
After testing this browser during 2 weeks I unstalled and I think I will never install it until it isn’t a beta.
Well, thinking that Gmail has just stopped few months ago from being a bete it could be a lot of time for sure.
For people as me, test this kind of software can meke us loose money and time. So I want to make a lot of money.
January 21st, 2009 at 3:34 pm
It took me years before I went from internet explorer to Firefox so I don’t think I’ll be switching anytime soon.
Liz Google is definately keeping tabs on your surfing habits, ther’re using it for personalized search features.
January 28th, 2009 at 9:36 am
I tested and really didn’t like chrome. Sticking with Firefox here!
January 30th, 2009 at 7:28 am
I am extremely happy with my Mozilla Firefox and I am wary of trying out anything that is still in Beta. I think that I shall wait till it establishes itself.
What puzzles me however is what happens to the Mozilla Firefox/Google honeymoon?
February 2nd, 2009 at 8:08 am
Fuad, I just noticed that you have not posted a blog since September. What is the matter?
February 2nd, 2009 at 9:39 am
Looking at the last few years, it seems that Google will find a way to do well with browsers. Though the competition is fierce.
February 12th, 2009 at 3:42 am
FireFox is the best. Period.
But Google wants his market share and it get it.
I’m sure that Google can make hefty money in any niche nowadays, if it steps in
February 12th, 2009 at 5:21 am
I’m still waiting for update for this browser..
February 14th, 2009 at 11:10 am
I don’t like chrome all that much ,i’d prefer mozilla firefox any day to chrome.
February 19th, 2009 at 6:30 am
I wonder when Google is creating one for the mac community. Only time will tell…
February 19th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
Is Google trying to replace it’s beloved Firefox?
Noo….!
February 20th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
Not sure Google will have much to get with Chrome, Firefox works excellent and if they get into a ‘battle’ they will end up looking like ‘Goliath’ fighting a non profit org for market share!
February 20th, 2009 at 8:28 pm
It’s very basic and simplified. So if that is what suits you that would be perfect.
February 25th, 2009 at 7:38 pm
Seems look good. But I will still keep using my firefox (because of useful add ons).
February 28th, 2009 at 11:30 pm
I don’t think I’ll make the switch as I just love FireFox too much – all the add-ons and the spped is just too awesome to change from
March 1st, 2009 at 5:12 am
I still prefer Firefox I guess.. more addons!
March 1st, 2009 at 9:35 pm
It sounds O/K but I like the security of FireFox and FireFox add-ins.
March 2nd, 2009 at 8:38 am
well I think exactly opposite about its features. Its not as temperamental as Firefox and there is more security. I use it all the time. I have Vista and XP one on the PC and one on the lap top. I like Chrome. It will save some of the last pages you visited and pops up when you get on. So the most used is always there, on Vista they have Icons pictures of it up to 6. I like it and dont have problems.
March 2nd, 2009 at 8:38 am
Back again in the beginning of March Fuad! Where are you?
March 5th, 2009 at 4:32 am
Google Chrome is awesome! Its fast and simple to use, but I am sticking with Firefox for right now.
March 7th, 2009 at 8:58 am
very fast very nice browser from the first time i install that browser i am whet it ever cense
nice keep up cheers
March 8th, 2009 at 3:48 am
I guess the owner is quite busy!
I don’t like Chrome, not sure why though. I’m fine with FireFox
March 8th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
Chrome has a long way to go. Firefox is the best right now, and its followeb by Flock and Opera
March 8th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
Cant they release this for osx already it looks pretty nice to me
March 10th, 2009 at 8:59 am
I’m using Google Chrome now
March 14th, 2009 at 7:31 am
I had installed Google chrome a few days back, but it ran quite slow for me and got freezed for a bit. Is it due to low ram in my pc or their could be any other reason?
March 14th, 2009 at 9:33 am
I wonder when Google will make versions for other operation systems. I would like to see mac version.Well, thinking that Gmail has just stopped few months ago from being a bete it could be a lot of time for sure.
March 14th, 2009 at 9:50 am
The name of new IE is Gazelle – new code from scratch.
March 16th, 2009 at 1:04 am
I like Chrome, it loads fast on start up. Clicking new tabs is lightning fast, even switching tabs is seamless and very light
it’s my default browser
i’ve been using it since its BETA version
March 16th, 2009 at 8:10 am
Some of the features of google chrome are very nice, but its freezes most of the time. I’m dissatisfied with it
March 16th, 2009 at 10:21 am
I love Chrome and when I use Chrome on Vista, it looks so beautiful and minimal.
March 17th, 2009 at 9:22 am
how stable its browser? No bugs?
March 20th, 2009 at 3:22 am
Google chrome is a fantastic internet browser.It provides various features.It is looking very nice. Thanks for sharing.
March 22nd, 2009 at 6:40 pm
Ha, i m using GG Chrome together with Firefox.
March 22nd, 2009 at 8:45 pm
Firefox is still my favorite of all, and I like the many IM add ons that are available to make life easier.
March 25th, 2009 at 11:38 am
I keep hearing such great stuff about Google Chrome, but I’m reluctant to leave the comfort of Firefox. I love my addons and I just can’t let go.
March 31st, 2009 at 8:11 am
Google chrome, one of the best web browsers.Really the functions of this software are just marvelous & the speed of net surfing is fastest than all the other web browsers.
March 31st, 2009 at 10:31 am
Wow. That comic almost sold me on Chrome (I do like Scott McCloud) but I’m still not going to use it for the same reason I first stopped using Internet Explorer. I just don’t want a huge company (like Microsoft or Google) having a sort of monopoly on how we see the Internet.
April 2nd, 2009 at 7:29 am
It is April, Fuad! All well?
April 4th, 2009 at 7:16 am
chrome sux firefox rulez (in my opinion)
April 6th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
best part about chrome is not losing all of your open websites when 1 of the tab crashes.
April 7th, 2009 at 3:50 pm
No reason to switch from FF yet…
April 9th, 2009 at 8:20 pm
When will they release this for mac?!
April 9th, 2009 at 11:54 pm
chrome is quite good. but i prefer firefox to be my main browser. don’t know for the future since chrome was developed by google, it should be has a power
April 10th, 2009 at 10:12 am
GOOGLE IS ALWAYS BEST TILL 2009! FOR”BROWSERS”$
April 15th, 2009 at 9:51 am
well i really want to try this new browser called “google chrome” …as it compatible with Window XP and vista….i have a habit to test new things when it come to market…so thank you for this useful information…people will come again and again…
April 17th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
I installed it because IE was running slow. When I started Chrome it seemed even slower than IE. It may just be my computer. I will have to test it when I get a new computer.
April 18th, 2009 at 7:07 am
chrome is not attractive for me i prefer netscape
April 25th, 2009 at 7:51 am
Chrome kicks FF’s ass. Simple.
Only reason I still use FF is because of the plugins.
-Josh
April 27th, 2009 at 3:33 am
Even i hold the same opinion regarding Google Chrome. It supports a variety of apllications and is faster than many other browsers too. I can bet for the success of this.
April 28th, 2009 at 6:15 pm
Hi like this feature:
Eac tab is kept in isolated “sandbox”, so one tab can be prevented from crashing another and this provide improved protection from rogue sites.
However
I am a die hard Firefox user.
-Mark
April 30th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
google chrome is a browser that is going to go far
it has everything to be sucessful 
May 4th, 2009 at 5:36 pm
Hi Fuad,
I think the current IE version has the similar interface with Google Chrome right? My friends used Google Chrome before and they told me it was slow, have you faced the same problem?
Regards,
Lee
May 4th, 2009 at 8:24 pm
Tried Chrome for awhile, just didn’t like it. I will stick with Firefox for now.
May 5th, 2009 at 7:31 am
Okay Fuad, the merry go round starts all over again! I was happy to see you blogging again, only to see that you have gone off the blogworld again!
May 5th, 2009 at 11:06 pm
well I think exactly opposite about its features. Its not as temperamental as Firefox and there is more security. I use it all the time. I have Vista and XP one on the PC and one on the lap top. I like Chrome. It will save some of the last pages you visited and pops up when you get on.
May 10th, 2009 at 5:02 am
I have tried chrome but I still like firefox better. Of course in my opinion both are better than IE.
June 1st, 2009 at 9:54 am
I just thought google was my search engine. However, what does this mean? Google Chrome automatically saves a list of the search engines you’ve encountered while browsing the Internet.
October 18th, 2009 at 11:19 am
Google chrome is touted to be one of the fastest internet browsers. I am only concerned over the privacy aspect.
October 18th, 2009 at 9:35 pm
What privacy aspect are you concerning about? I guess users have to read over the privacy policy before installing the software.
November 2nd, 2009 at 11:46 am
when i try to change the priority class of google chrome a window pops up and says Warning: Changing the priority class may cause undesired results including system instability plzzzz help im clueless what to do ?
December 30th, 2009 at 5:04 pm
The web sites you vist don’t know/care if you are incognito or not, it will log your visits, IP address, etc just like any other browser. It is only so someone looking at “where you have been visitng” on your computer can’t see where you have been