Chrome/Chromium

[doublejoon]

Just some quick questions

1) Have most of you switched to GC from Firefox?
2) If so , what were your reasons?
* Speed?
* Features?
* Because it's newer?
3) Is it possible to get a Full toolbar in GC? Or is the minimalist UI the "IN" thing now?



I tried to switch to Chrome/Chromium and I just can't do it. The lack of a full toolbar drives me insane. I see that IS faster, but not enough to make me switch just yet

To Me Google Chrome Seems like a Hot Rod at the Drag Strip
No Carpet, No Air Conditioning, No Power Steering, No Navigation.....Just fast running (9's)

To Me Firefox is typical Corvette off the showroom floor
Carpet, Air Conditioning, Power Steering, Cruise .......Pretty fast running (11's)


4) Can anyone convince me to try it again?

[jamathis]

I am a firm believer in using the right tool for the job. If Firefox is what works best for you, then you should use Firefox. I tried Chrome as well and liked it's speed. But after a while I went back to Firefox. Firefox has extensions that I like (i.e. GSpace, DownThemAll, Flash Video Replacer, and Download Helper) that are not available in Chrome. I don't think anyone can convince you to try it again, that is up to you.

[toddr]

I mainly use Chrome now, although I go back to Firefox occasionally for special needs. I switched mainly for the speed increase. It just loads faster on my old hardware. By the way, there is a full toolbar in Chrome/Chromium. You just have to activate it; click on the wrench - then go to the tools drop down, then check mark the "always show bookmarks bar."

[Claudio]

I'm using Chromium now as my primary browser, but I still use Firefox for some things. Been playing around with 4.0b7 in Linux and it's pretty good performance-wise. Curious to see how good it is once it's final. It might lure me back, but it would have to be significantly better than Chromium. As for Chrome, I feel dirty using it under Linux and I only use it in Windows at work. Still feel more comfortable with Chromium over Chrome, though.

[Claudio]

I mainly use Chrome now, although I go back to Firefox occasionally for special needs. I switched mainly for the speed increase. It just loads faster on my old hardware. By the way, there is a full toolbar in Chrome/Chromium. You just have to activate it; click on the wrench - then go to the tools drop down, then check mark the "always show bookmarks bar."

That's my only gripe with Chrome/ium. I wish it had a bookmarks button that would drop down right next to the wrench. I hate having that HUGE bookmarks bar taking up so much space just so I can access my bookmarks easily.

[eddie]

Firefox does not play well with twitter and some of the other sites I have to use. Chromium is faster, but agree about the lack certain features. One thing I really do not like is being forced to choose a search engine. Very anti-openness. To me that is a security issue waiting to happen.

[dann]

Why do you feel being forced to chose a search engine is anti-openness and a security risk? I don't understand that?

[eddie]

Chances are if you are using a search engine, what you are doing will be tracked. If you do not want to use a commercial search engine or want to use your own that is not readily visible. The best security is obscurity. If you have to choose from just a few choices that eliminates any possibility being different. Few choices are equivalent to one or no choice, especially when everyone pretty much copies every one else. The newer browsers are trying to be a do-it-all. You feel like you are wearing blinders. Why not be the best tool for one job and only use what you need. Computers can easily multi-task or multi-program. Running more than one program at a time should not be a big deal. Linux is getting away from it's Unix roots and becoming too MS bloated. It is harder to steal a car painted pink with flowers, than it is to steal a car that looks like everyone else's. A bit extreme to say that, but the point is made.

[adder1972]

The best security is obscurity.

The best security is a well designed product.

[eddie]

I agree, but if is done the way everyone else does it then it is more likely to be cracked.

[dann]

I still don't understand your problem behind choosing a search engine. Chromium is giving you a choice: Pick a search engine or add your own choice there. Are you saying that you don't want a search engine built into the browser?

[eddie]

Have only used C once or twice. In going back and looking at the settings, you can actually choose the search engine and are not limited to the ones suggested. I stand corrected on that. Why would you not want a search engine? is what your asking. I would not want one in certain kiosk set ups. For example a student testing lab where you do not want students to use the web as a crib sheet.

[Claudio]

Have only used C once or twice. In going back and looking at the settings, you can actually choose the search engine and are not limited to the ones suggested. I stand corrected on that. Why would you not want a search engine? is what your asking. I would not want one in certain kiosk set ups. For example a student testing lab where you do not want students to use the web as a crib sheet.

In Firefox, you can disable the search box. In Chrome, you can add a search entry and set it to None. Point it to http://127.0.0.1/?search=%s and set it as default. Problem solved.

[eddie]

Interesting idea. Will have to write a remote script to enable and disable that mode.