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Google chrome is now available for download. I've downloaded it, and first impressions are good.
QUICK and dirty review
I'm writing this post in Chrome. It's surprising how simple the browser interface is; no clutter + lots of "screen real estate" for the websites. I like the tab method. It is very intuitive and is a better implementation than other browsers I've tested. Far better than IE7. The "shift+click link" works to open a new browser, just like IE6. The "install plug-in" worked very smoothly, needing Adobe flash plug-in for TPU to run normally. I think Google is on to a winner with this. Chrome is a bit of a naff name, but the programming and design is good. Also seems to be working fast and bugfree for "beta". So far, impressions are +ve. ++RECOMMENDED++
DOWNLOAD HERE: http://www.google.com/chrome/index...._source=en-hpp&utm_medium=hpp&utm_campaign=en
PS. I'm running Chrome on 2K3, and it has one of the best skins for windows XP/2K3 I've seen to date. Screenshot below. Not sure how it will look on Vista.
When you open a new tab, it gives you this screen, ie. no need to type in your favourite website, it automatically shows you the websites you visit the most frequently! (Oh, that could get peeps into a LOT OF TROUBLE at work! )
I found this hilarious. The icon worthy of an avatar:
QUICK and dirty review
I'm writing this post in Chrome. It's surprising how simple the browser interface is; no clutter + lots of "screen real estate" for the websites. I like the tab method. It is very intuitive and is a better implementation than other browsers I've tested. Far better than IE7. The "shift+click link" works to open a new browser, just like IE6. The "install plug-in" worked very smoothly, needing Adobe flash plug-in for TPU to run normally. I think Google is on to a winner with this. Chrome is a bit of a naff name, but the programming and design is good. Also seems to be working fast and bugfree for "beta". So far, impressions are +ve. ++RECOMMENDED++
DOWNLOAD HERE: http://www.google.com/chrome/index...._source=en-hpp&utm_medium=hpp&utm_campaign=en
PS. I'm running Chrome on 2K3, and it has one of the best skins for windows XP/2K3 I've seen to date. Screenshot below. Not sure how it will look on Vista.
When you open a new tab, it gives you this screen, ie. no need to type in your favourite website, it automatically shows you the websites you visit the most frequently! (Oh, that could get peeps into a LOT OF TROUBLE at work! )
I found this hilarious. The icon worthy of an avatar:
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