Comments on: Chrome, Google’s new browser eyes web applications

By: TheRightTone

TheRightTone — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 15:06:52 +0000

I read all of the posts here and am going to download chrome. I read about it in my industry e-mails. I like the idea of a fast loading browser and being able to keep multiple windows open at the same time. TY for the blog

By: chi - Google Chrome Browser

chi - Google Chrome Browser — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:46:35 +0000

I too was a 2 browser guy. I used IE because most online stores are made for it. But for most geek stuff and surfing I used Firefox. Now I use mostly 60% chrome, 30% FF and 10% IE. I don’t think I’m representative of the market though since I’m a web geek.

By: ayedirectory

ayedirectory — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 17:09:12 +0000

My favorite feature is how quickly it loads. My dated laptop launches Chrome twice as fast as IE or Firefox.

By: WebTrafficROI

WebTrafficROI — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:32:49 +0000

IMO, I think anything out of Google’s glove box will be debated and talked much. Make your own reasons. Just an observation.

By: BEST of the Internet for Genealogists – 14 Sept 2008

BEST of the Internet for Genealogists – 14 Sept 2008 — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:42:43 +0000

[...] Chrome first came to Ol’ Myrt’s attention when Mark Tucker posted “Chrome,Google’s new browser eyes web applications” 5 Sept 2008 on the Think Genealogy Blog. Then Michael Booth demonstrated it on his laptop [...]

By: Wednesday’s word: Chrome - Check It Out!

Wednesday’s word: Chrome - Check It Out! — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:46:11 +0000

[...] flurry of post have posted on publib about Chrome, one citing this article which introduces us to Chrome if you care to read or pass an article [...]

By: Mark Tucker

Mark Tucker — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:49:26 +0000

A post titled The Penultimate Google Chrome Post describes how to enable the home button or add a home page plus some other tweaks and potential gotchas.

By: Sheryl

Sheryl — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:41:10 +0000

I like many of the features, except for how it handles RSS feeds. I have an extensive collection of them on my Firefox toolbar, and they did not get imported. It took awhile to figure out how to add them, and some feeds don’t display properly.

It is also a bit disorienting to not have a homepage.

By: Donna

Donna — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 01:18:03 +0000

I downloaded it the other day and have played with it some. It is quick and it’s simplicity takes a little getting used to. The one issue I have so far is that plug-ins aren’t recognized and can’t be installed. Going on one of my regularly visited sites as well as YouTube that require Flash Player, I find that it comes up telling me I need to download it. I went to Adobe to do so and Chrome isn’t listed as compatible yet. I attempted to download anyway but was unsuccessful.

By: Mark Tucker

Mark Tucker — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 23:11:48 +0000

Randolph,

Now my cheek has a bit of color. I will correct the misspelling.

Mark

By: Joyce

Joyce — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 21:01:10 +0000

After reading your blog, I couldn’t wait to download Chrome! just gave it a test drive. Looks & feels good.

I haven’t been able to find print preview. Anyone know if it’s in there? I need print preview. I hate wasting paper!

But other than that, looks good!

Joyce

By: Holly Timm

Holly Timm — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:03:41 +0000

I’ve just now downloaded and installed Chrome and I think I am going to like it … a lot!!! Some of it is a bit disconcerting simply because it is different, smoother, and it will take a bit of getting used to but something that got me right away is dragging out tabs. I have a two monitor setup which is fabulous for genealogy but there have been times I have gotten sites up (tabbed in IE) and then wanted to do some comparisons between them. Back then (like earlier this morning) I would have to open another instance of IE and locate one of the pages I wanted to compare on it so I could look at two sites at the same time. With Chrome you just drag the tab over. Even with only one monitor you can have the tabs separated if you need to.

Until th rest of the internet adapts to Chrome I might have to drag out IE once in a while but give me a day or two to get comfortable with Chrome and IE will start gathering dust.

Holly Timm
who also thanks your blog for giving her the nudge to try it

By: Randolph Clark

Randolph Clark — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:01:11 +0000

Re your statement:
“Rouge processes can be terminated……..”

I believe in terminating rogue processes. However rouge processes add a bit of color to my day.

By: Tina Sansone

Tina Sansone — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:53:45 +0000

Ok Mark, You’ve inspired me to try this site. I saw it couple days ago and did not download. BUT, I just downloaded it and will give it a go. Once I get a feel for it, I’ll email you back and let you know if I like it and plan to keep using it.

Up to now I have loved google and it’s components, just hard to make a change and try new things. I am still on IE 6 as I just dont’ want to get use to IE7. Most of kids at school use Firefox too.

Well, back to visit the google Chrome. Thanks for your blog to get me going.

Tina Sansone