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Unless you are under a rock somewhere, you have probably heard and may have even tried Google's new web browser called "Chrome".  Yes, it is fast, if only all the others were this fast, but...

First their is the EULA, their terms of service which I would imagine they will change:

http://tapthehive.com/discuss/ This_Post_Not_Made_In_Chrome_Google_s_EULA_Sucks

They basically are saying that everything you post with the web browser automatically gives Google copyright license to use that content forever for free.  Probably just something left in from some other EULA, but watch out.

How about security?  Do you want Google receiving identifiable information about everything you do on the Internet?

http://wildermuth.com/2008/09/02/More_On_Chrome

Another issue with Chrome is that it does not handle Silverlight properly and so you cannot view any sites that use Silverlight (such as recently, the Olympics!).  There are some other bugs showing, but it is a beta, so they will probably be fixed soon.

I am sure other things will appear over the near future and Google will probably fix them.  For me though, I doubt there will be any Chrome in my future as I am too attached to Microsoft Internet Explorer with its features such as the search box in the top right that allows you to quickly use many different search engines or the built in RSS feeds amongst other things.

If there place is to offer a stripped down browse that is only fast, it does not mean a lot to me.  The other features current browser provide along with plug-ins you can add are more important than the speed it renders a page.

The most important part about Chrome is that it should make Microsoft and Mozilla beef up their rendering and standards compliance.  We will see over the next year or so.

posted on Wednesday, September 03, 2008 6:24 AM
Filed Under: Tech News   Misc  

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# re: Google Chrome – Not so shinny..
Posted by Steve
on 9/4/2008 1:16 AM
You do know that using searches in Chrome is easier than in IE, just add your search engine, give them a keyword and just start typing it :)
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# re: Google Chrome – Not so shinny..
Posted by Thinker
on 9/4/2008 5:07 AM
Well, not quite "Easier", it is simply using keywords which Firefox has had for some time.

In IE, you have the search box on the right side that you simply type in the text and choose a search engine (if you are not wanting the default you have selected). In addition to have the ability to add search engines to the list, some sites provide this information for you, such as answers.com. WHen you visit their site and drop down the list of search engines, theirs is listed to be added by clicking on it. VERY easy. Of course, you can "Find more providers" and go to a page with a list of search engines that can be added by clicking on them.

Other than speed, the only two features I have found in Chrome that I would like to have is the ability to drag a tab out of the current window into a new one and back again if I desire and the frequently accessed site page.

I am wondering though, when we will see adds appear ;)
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