haumana 1,220 Posted September 4, 2008 Anyone really going to give it a go and test drive the beta for them? http://www.google.com/chrome I'm not pitching it, I don't work for Google - but I am a huge fan of their search engine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted September 4, 2008 I downloaded it yesterday. So far, NOT impressed. And if it's like everything else Google does,it will be in BETA forever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spacegraphics 0 Posted September 4, 2008 No Mac version so far... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted September 4, 2008 No Mac version so far... you're not missing anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted September 4, 2008 I got it wednesday and didn't like it. I am running IE 8 now and there's bugs in it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted September 4, 2008 I got it wednesday and didn't like it. I am running IE 8 now and there's bugs in it. is IE 8 still in Beta? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted September 4, 2008 I got it wednesday and didn't like it. I am running IE 8 now and there's bugs in it. is IE 8 still in Beta? Yup......but I'm a beta kinda guy. ;D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haumana 1,220 Posted September 4, 2008 I downloaded it yesterday. So far, NOT impressed. And if it's like everything else Google does,it will be in BETA forever. Same here. Initially I liked the very clean look to it ... so clean that it almost looks useless Google calendar is still in beta too ... that'll be in beta forever (sigh) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted September 4, 2008 as far as I know, Gmail is still Beta...after 4 years..and Grand central (bought out by Google) still is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haumana 1,220 Posted September 4, 2008 as far as I know, Gmail is still Beta...after 4 years..and Grand central (bought out by Google) still is. That's right! I totally forgot about that. Hahahaha. Well, at least when Google releases beta stuff, it seems to be more stable and bug-free than a lot of stuff that Microsoft releases .... I'm still wondering how Vista made it out of beta. Hahahaha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swaneejuggalo 0 Posted September 4, 2008 I found it to be buggy over long use I'm sticking with FF and all my niffty plugins for it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest sciondrgn Posted September 4, 2008 I primarily use Firefox but installed chrome last night, Under first impressions its much faster on my pc than Firefox and I like the simplistic nature but I also miss my plug ins FF offers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rebjr 0 Posted September 5, 2008 I'm a longtime firefox fan. Can't figure why google wants to own everything. They are considering hosting also, but I'll bet that they drop that ball ... a lot of loyal googlers are in the same business and it could cost them dearly. For those still running FF2 the v3 is hot, much less bloated than previous and they've plugged the leaks that caused it to be a memory hog finally. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haumana 1,220 Posted September 5, 2008 For those still running FF2 the v3 is hot, much less bloated than previous and they've plugged the leaks that caused it to be a memory hog finally. You know ... I love FF over IE ... but then again, I'll take just about any browser over IE. I'm just not feelin' any love for FF v.3. I'll drive it around a little more and see if I can get used to it. I kind of like Safari for the time being. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rebjr 0 Posted September 5, 2008 Methinks that the getting used to is the key. We all too often stick with what we are comfortable with, sometimes not beneficially. I've never used safari, or opera, or any of the other browsers out there. Have had clients with them on their machines, but never used them beyond checking connections. I should check them out, just to say I have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spacegraphics 0 Posted September 5, 2008 I downloaded IE 8 at work, sites don't load right. There is that "compatability mode" button by the address bar that I have to keep clicking on to see sites work right. If you have to "downgrade" to IE7 to view pages correctly, why didn't they just leave 7 alone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted September 5, 2008 I downloaded IE 8 at work, sites don't load right. There is that "compatability mode" button by the address bar that I have to keep clicking on to see sites work right. If you have to "downgrade" to IE7 to view pages correctly, why didn't they just leave 7 alone? Microsoft has disabled the compatability mode..no idea why. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rebjr 0 Posted September 5, 2008 why didn't they just leave 7 alone? Because they can't leave well enough alone? Because they can't get it right the first time? Because they no longer monopolize the new PC browser market and they are tryin to confuse us with multiple choice products? They are trying to hold to the high standards of Bill Gates, even in his absence? It is so good to have so many other, stable, reliable venues .. and one of these days I'm gonna install the plug-in for FF and then I'll never have to use IE again, not even for updates! Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haumana 1,220 Posted September 5, 2008 why didn't they just leave 7 alone? It is so good to have so many other, stable, reliable venues .. and one of these days I'm gonna install the plug-in for FF and then I'll never have to use IE again, not even for updates! Bob Could you imagine in a lesser world, all PC people might have been stuck with IE only. How scary is that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spacegraphics 0 Posted September 8, 2008 Since I bought a Mac in the spring, I haven't tried any other browser at home except Safari. I tried to switch to FF at work, but it does not mesh well with our intranet. I am stuck with IE at work...sad... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Knobhill 0 Posted September 11, 2008 Anything from Google is not to be trusted. One of the biggest trackers on the net to date. LOL, sheep to the slaughter. Stick with Firefox or Opera. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted September 11, 2008 Google want to own the world. They have a habit of keeping things in BETA forever.(Gmail...4 years and counting) so if something goes wrong,they can say 'well, you knew it was BETA" I don't think they know the true meaning of the word. I fell for the Grand Central crap...but it was at least free. I'll stick with Opera,thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites