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Google Releases First 'Stable' Version of Chrome for Mac

I'll stick with my Safari Browser thankyou :)

Has Chrome removed those icons in the bookmark bar? I didn't like that! Or, at least an option?

Also, Chrome wont quit for me when I control-click on the dock icon - quit. Doesn't always work in the menubar..

Activity Monitor quits it though!
 
So what's the need of everyone saying they'll stick to whatever browser they want when the article posted was to talk about Chrome coming out of beta? Do you guys say that for everything? If a new car comes out you tell other people you'll stick with your car as if you're being shoved the new car? Interesting. It's just a browser, no one's telling you to download it, therefore there's no need to say you don't need it. :)
 
wjlafrance said:
Wow, I forgot how many ads there were out there without AdBlock and NoScript.

Chome, it's been a good two minutes.

And no, Chome is distributed on a DMG and you just drag the app into the Applications folder. From what I can tell, updating must be contained in the app.
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Hmm...are you referring to pop-ups? I see no difference in this regard between Chrome, Firefox, or Safari.
 
BRLawyer said:
Safari still seems faster to me, sorry...as for extensions, what for? Glims and Click2Flash constitute pretty much all I need for Safari...
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If safari feels faster, then by all means use it. I find the opposite. Personally, I use a ton of extensions, including a couple that I've written myself to make lexis and westlaw more bearable to use (plus speed dial, adthwart, flashblock, instachrome, and docs pdf).

I suspect you'd make fun of a palm pre owner who said "as for apps, what for?"
 
cmaier said:
If safari feels faster, then by all means use it. I find the opposite. Personally, I use a ton of extensions, including a couple that I've written myself to make lexis and westlaw more bearable to use (plus speed dial, adthwart, flashblock, instachrome, and docs pdf).

I suspect you'd make fun of a palm pre owner who said "as for apps, what for?"
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No, I wouldn't...but you mention things that are covered by Safari and its available plugins already...adblockers, flashblock and pdf...that's all I need., plus Glims.
 
Finally it gets Java Applet support! That was the only thing keeping me from using it full time. There's still the occasional Firefox addon that I will need during development, but this is great!
 
Glideslope said:
Probably does, though I have no knowledge. It's the standard practice of Google. You steal ideas through the back door. If you can't open the door, you purchase the building. Or better steal innovation from being on someones Board, then screw the trust established. Google will become too large, and eventually become the Microsoft of a decade ago. I trust Microsoft more than Google these days. You can only copy for so long till the ink runs out. I look forward to that day with immense pleasure.

I'll stick with Firefox until Sarfi 5 (WWDC?). I would not trust Google to walk my dog. :apple:
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Sorry but Logic Pro, Final Cut Pro, iTunes, expose, lala streaming, that mobile advertising company announced recently... Immediately come to mind. And guess what? Apple Acquired those companies! In fact all big companies do this ITS STANDARD!!
 
BRLawyer said:
No, I wouldn't...but you mention things that are covered by Safari and its available plugins already...adblockers, flashblock and pdf...that's all I need., plus Glims.
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Ok, so extensions is not an advantage for you. Given that many more extensions are available for chrome than safari (and given that they are officially supported), it is certainly an advantage for some. Just as 200,000 apps is not an advantage to those who don't need the apps, but is an advantage to those who need some of the apps in the "long tail." Given that there are a ton of extensions available, and an official API, there are likely many who would benefit from it. I am aware of no extension for safari that lets me make westlaw's site work the way I want, for example.

Similarly speed. 15% faster javascript may not feel faster to you, but for some it will result in noticeably faster performance.

More frequent updates is also a possible advantage (particularly from a security perspective), though some will find it annoying. The fact that you don't have to reboot to update your browser may also be an advantage to some, and not to others.

Doesn't mean these things are not advantages.
 
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Surely said:
Westside guy said:
The equivalent of Click2Flash is available for Chrome.
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I'm sure it is, but that doesn't justify Chrome for me if I'm happy with Safari.

redgaz26 said:
I like it, full screen mode is awesome:D
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If you install Glims for Safari, you can have Full Screen mode with Safari. Nothing new here......
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Might be nothing new but it's still a nice touch and you don't have to install anything for it to work!
And on my mac it's loads pages alot faster than safari.
 
I made the switch to Chrome a few weeks ago and havent looked back mainly due to one huge improvement for my MB, battery life. Chrome seesm to barely use any resources and my battery life has improved because of that.
 
Two major quirks that have stopped me from using Chrome are:

1) Double clicking in the URL selects the whole URL instead of the section between dots or slashes.

2) Autocompletion in the URL bar requires the use of a dropdown menu, otherwise it executes a google search.

Granted I didn't spend any time trying to find out how to make these behave like Safari... Are there ways to go about doing this?
 
pooryou said:
Don't believe the hype. Apple shows way more respect for their users than Google does.
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I think that, with any of these corporations, it's important the users make it a habit to look out for themselves. Any company - including Apple - can violate the users' best interests if the company feels doing so is in their corporate best interest.

Having said that... I don't think Google is all that bad, but it's important to realize they make their money by taking advantage of knowing as much about each person as possible, even if some/all of that knowledge isn't persistent.
 
lkrupp said:
Yes, it does, and you can't turn it off without some poking around.
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First time I installed Chrome, I noticed the GoogleUpdater kept trying to access the internet, even when Chrome wasn't even loaded. I tracked the files down and trashed them ASAP.
 
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