The majority of internet users out there are predominantly using Internet Explorer as their 1st choice of software when browsing the web It can be claimed that this is so because IE comes pre-installed on Windows Machines and people are unaware of those third-party apps.
Well, for those of you that do use the runner up in poplularity – Mozilla FireFox – and are aware of the other strong contendors, the fairly new ‘rookie’ in the business has officially been ‘born’.
Google Chrome has swept the internet and is becoming increasingly popluar amongst tech folk. This is mostly due to the new, fresh Web 2.0 look and feel and not to mention that blazing fast speeds of both starting the application and surfing the internet. It has surpasses the once fastest browser Mozilla FireFox 3, in various different benchmarking tests.
Up until a couple of days ago, Google Chrome was in its development stages [BETA Stages] and although Google dont seem to be a fan of releasing software from BETA [Google Mail - GMail - has always been in BETA], Chrome is now out of BETA and is currently in version 1.0.154.36.
I have been using Chrome ever since it was unofficially released in BETA, and by that I mean stumbling upon a link to download it even before Google had decided to release if for Public Use. I must say that although it lacks all the amazing extensions that FireFox has, I have now found a replacement. the speed and new innovative interface have really swept me away. Mind you, I have been testing other beta browsers too – IE8, FF 3.1 Beta 2 etc… but this has surpassed them all.
Sooner or later, Google will realise the need for all these extra features that FireFox has and will be able to reel in the users. BUt for now it will have to rely on its robust core features which i feel will be very successful and appealing.
So, I would strongly recommend at least trying out Chrome and seeing whether it appeals to you.
Bye for now!
