Google Chrome

[Captain Awful]

http://www.google.com/chrome

Anybody download it yet? It seems pretty stable, pretty fast, and pretty good. I'm a sucker for google gadgets though, anyone non-bias want to give it a shot?

[Poisonedv]

I was just waiting for this post.
First of all, the design is fucking idiotic. Multiprocess has no benefits over single process, unless you leave your browser running for 3 days at a time.
Google is forming a monopoly, and I don't like it one bit. Won't be long now till they are the linuxfags next target of hatred.
it sucks, basically. no point in using it. its NOT faster like some claim, firefox 3 and opera are both faster. also, massive personal information database + corporate shareholders = npt good

[Dan]

IF YOU COCKGOBBLERS TURN THIS THREAD INTO ANOTHER FUCKING ARGUMENT ABOUT BROSWERS, I WILL BE VERY CROSS.

[etnlIcarus]

It doesn't appear you can download it yet.

And linuxfags aren't about to start hating Google. They pour money into OSS and they're the only real threat to MS' dominance over the OS. To that, as Google's always gone for a service and advertising based business model, the price is right for linuxfags.

Wait, why are we calling them linuxfags?

And I don't see this as a serious entry into the browser wars. Most likely, Chrome for the desktop will just be a proving ground for Chrome on Android and/or other mobile platforms.

Multiprocess has no benefits over single process, unless you leave your browser running for 3 days at a time. As I understand it, these are managed child processes. The security and stability potential is pretty good from where I'm sitting. Hopefully with mature code, there won't be greater memory or CPU usage as a consequence of having 50 VMs for 50 tabs and proper suspension of inactive pages will allow resource-hungry plugins to do their thing without slowing every page and your whole system to a crawl.

[Poisonedv]

You use linux, google said "fukk dat linuxx shit" and is going to release it later. you cant even download it on linux and run it in wine.

[Captain Awful]

IF YOU COCKGOBBLERS TURN THIS THREAD INTO ANOTHER FUCKING ARGUMENT ABOUT BROSWERS, I WILL BE VERY CROSS.

Wowza.

I was just waiting for this post.
First of all, the design is fucking idiotic. Multiprocess has no benefits over single process, unless you leave your browser running for 3 days at a time.
Google is forming a monopoly, and I don't like it one bit. Won't be long now till they are the linuxfags next target of hatred.
it sucks, basically. no point in using it. its NOT faster like some claim, firefox 3 and opera are both faster. also, massive personal information database + corporate shareholders = npt good

Your argument is a valid one and I respect your opinions and beliefs. You show a learned mind has been applied towards todays topic, and as such I applaud you.

Maybe I'm "Old School", but a browser's a browser, and as such I don't really see much of a difference between any of them other than the interface, anymore I should say because there was a time that Firefox was king and loaded things more speedily than, GASP, Internet Explorer. I do have to say that Internet Explorer is "teh sux" as far as names go because we might as well call a fork "Not-so-messy Eating".

As far as Google's monopoly, I see them as the biggest threat to Microsoft, and Microsoft is not a good monopoly. Bill Gates? he seems like an ok guy, does the whole philanthropy thing, that's good, that's what people with money are supposed to do, it's there duty, but buying out the little guy is a little bit...um... illegal. Not that it matters because he with the money makes the rules so what was once illegal is now Animal Farms "Don't do to excess.", if it were James Bond ordering up a new rule set he'd ask for "bent, not broken". Google on the flip side seems like they have their head on straight, at least with the consumer side of things. Sure, we all heard about that bit in China where they gave into the governments demands, and we know they have all of our furry porn perusing on file somewhere in a dungeon, but as far as I know they haven't given that information out, and that's good. Better than that, they keep pushing other stagnant internet services into shaping up or shipping out. We would NEVER have had so much space for emails if Google didn't give everyone a gigabyte, which is still growing. Before that I could UPGRADE to 100 MB within Yahoo, which is retarded. Before the Google search engine the algorithm was "you can get on our engine if you pay us", which not all search engines were guilty of, but that wouldn't hold anymore thanks to Google. Google has treated the consumer right, spreading advancement like butter (or vegemite) on bread, they've done EVERYTHING to gain respect in the world, and haven't lost it in my eyes. If Google wanted to run America, I'd say "HELL YES!" and welcome my minimalist emperor with open arms.

Here's praying for an operating system. Oh, and the browsers open source, so if that means anything to anyone.

[etnlIcarus]

You use linux, google said "fukk dat linuxx shit" and is going to release it later. you cant even download it on linux and run it in wine.

Actually, Google treats *nix like the step-child it doesn't like so much: no love but *nix still gets 3 meals a day.

I do have to say that Internet Explorer is "teh sux" as far as names go because we might as well call a fork "Not-so-messy Eating".This as far as I could read into your post. Sorry but you're all over the place and saying some ...odd things.

As far as browser names go, the one thing IE gets right is the name. Unless already acquainted with Opera; Safari; Konqueror; Firefox, etc, the average user has no idea what these icons on their desktop are. The naming conventions of web browsers are part of the inertia all these groups encounter when they try to compete against the one remaining browser with a mildly descriptive name.

[Captain Awful]

This as far as I could read into your post. Sorry but you're all over the place and saying some ...odd things.

As far as browser names go, the one thing IE gets right is the name. Unless already acquainted with Opera; Safari; Konqueror; Firefox, etc, the average user has no idea what these icons on their desktop are. The naming conventions of web browsers are part of the inertia all these groups encounter when they try to compete against the one remaining browser with a mildly descriptive name.

I'd just woken up from a three hour nap after drinking a bottle of wine. I won't lie to you, I just felt like typing.

I don't think names have anything to do with popularity. In a GUI people only notice logo's, when was the last time you stopped to read what you were clicking on? The average user only has Internet Explorer because it's all ready on their computer, and it's good enough to browse the internet. If names had any bearing on popularity I think we'd see more Netscape Navigator users out there, but we don't. Nor is the Gamecube popular, and it's name is it's definition. Popularity is defined by word of mouth and usability.

[Demaar]

Was thinking about grabbing it, but I dunno, Firefox does a lot of stuff that I almost need for browsing the internet. I might suggest it to my family though.

[etnlIcarus]

Popularity is defined by word of mouth and usability. And bundling with the dominant OS of the day, in this particular case. Also, part of usability is obviousness. I'm not sure what you hope to illustrate using Netscape; it was the dominant browser for most of the 90's.


In a GUI people only notice logo's, when was the last time you stopped to read what you were clicking on? Let me guess ...you own a Mac.

Honestly, who sees Firefox on a desktop for the first time and has any clue what it does?

Also, I'm glad to know you're only stupid when drunk.

[Captain Awful]

And bundling with the dominant OS of the day, in this particular case. Also, part of usability is obviousness. I'm not sure what you hope to illustrate using Netscape; it was the dominant browser for most of the 90's.

I'm illustrating that nothing's in the name. Whether firefox was called "Hydro Gamma Blast" or "This is what you use to browse the internet" its popularity would be the same.



Let me guess ...you own a Mac.

No, but I was a computer tech for two years, and I've been working retail for another two, so I know the average person doesn't bother reading anything.

Honestly, who sees Firefox on a desktop for the first time and has any clue what it does?

No one. When I was a tech, and I should mention I was working in a town full of hicks, no one knew what Internet Explorer was either. The Psychology of Everyday Things only applies to an objects physical traits, if you're even referring to that book.


Also, I'm glad to know you're only stupid when drunk

I'm stupid when I feel like being stupid, which unfortunately is most of the time. You have read my other posts right?

[etnlIcarus]

I'm illustrating that nothing's in the name. By citing an example of a phenomenally successful early browser with a vaguely descriptive name?
Whether firefox was called "Hydro Gamma Blast" or "This is what you use to browse the internet" its popularity would be the same. ... No, but I was a computer tech for two years, and I've been working retail for another two, so I know the average person doesn't bother reading anything. I'd be interested to see how you fare in marketing. Especially with comments like, "Popularity is defined by word of mouth and usability." Aside from being extremely narrow, neither seems to ring true in the modern IT industry.

[Captain Awful]

I don't know how to make it any simpler, so I'm not going to.

[etnlIcarus]

I don't know how to restate the question, so I'm not going to, either.

I wonder if the K Kick-off team had a similar argument last year.

Edit: Looks like the EULA issue has been rectified (http://osnews.com/story/20248/Google_Gives_Back_All_Your_Bases).

[Malwyn]

I don't know how to restate the question, so I'm not going to, either.

I wonder if the K Kick-off team had a similar argument last year.

Edit: Looks like the EULA issue has been rectified (http://osnews.com/story/20248/Google_Gives_Back_All_Your_Bases).

Stop being a dick, Captain Awful's avatar is cuter than yours.

[etnlIcarus]

I don't know, average Internet user versus MP Hacker. There's something about middle-aged Englishmen with receding hairlines

[Poisonedv]

people who post pictures of themselves on the internet when not asked = instant prick
when i saw that HEY LOOK AT MY KOOL VIDYAGAME STUFF IM THINKIN OF TAKIN IT TO PAX LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thread i wanted to eat his balls, and in the cannibalistic way, not the erotic one

[Captain Awful]

people who post pictures of themselves on the internet when not asked = instant prick
when i saw that HEY LOOK AT MY KOOL VIDYAGAME STUFF IM THINKIN OF TAKIN IT TO PAX LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thread i wanted to eat his balls, and in the cannibalistic way, not the erotic one

I know right? How dare someone have the audacity to post pictures of themself on the internet.

I'm sorry I make you feel insecure PoisonedV, would you like a hug?

And PAX, seriously?

[Patrick Alexander]

people who post pictures of themselves on the internet when not asked = instant prick
when i saw that HEY LOOK AT MY KOOL VIDYAGAME STUFF IM THINKIN OF TAKIN IT TO PAX LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thread i wanted to eat his balls, and in the cannibalistic way, not the erotic one

What? What is this?

[Poisonedv]

I know right? How dare someone have the audacity to post pictures of themself on the internet.

I'm sorry I make you feel insecure PoisonedV, would you like a hug?

And PAX, seriously?

true insecurity is posting pointless pictures of yourself in dumb costumes to get praise from your personal masturbachine

[Kaatridge]

true insecurity is posting pointless pictures of yourself in dumb costumes to get praise from your personal masturbachine

Go to your room.

[etnlIcarus]

i wanted to eat his balls, and in the cannibalistic way, not the erotic one There's a difference? Fuck, I've got to write some apologies.