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A: Thanks everyone!
by rafe - 9/11/08 12:06 PMWe had a great time talking about Chrome. See you on the CNET sites.
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A: Download.com!
by srosenblatt - 9/11/08 12:06 PMhttp://www.download.com/Google-Chrome/3000-2356_4-10881381.html?tag=mncol&cdlPid=10883417
Click "Download Now". That'll take you to Google's site, and follow the instructions from there.
Q: RE: Proxy Issues
by bpetersenipm - 9/11/08 12:00 PMWhile using IE 7, or Firefox. once i have added the correct proxy settings, it connects to the proxy information and is not required me to log in to the proxy every time i open the a session. but with Chrome each new session requires a login, once i've logged in it works. but it is a hassle to key in information everytime i want to use the browser. i understand it is still in beta. i was wondering if you have seen or ran in to any of these issues? if so when would they be addressed?
2nd question: are you ever going to add an AUTO updater to the Chrome software so we don't have to perodically go and look for updates?
A: Sessions
by srosenblatt - 9/11/08 12:05 PM1: I believe that you may have to log in every time because each tab is held separately. It definitely does not have a very robust password manager at this point.
2: I think you meant, Is *Google* ever going to add an auto-updater? I believe it already DOES auto-update.
Q: Which is best?
by swhite237 - 9/11/08 12:00 PMI know you've probably already answered this somewhere, but which browser do you like better, Internet Explorer 8 or Chrome? I'd put firefox 3 in there but it's not in beta so it wouldn't be very fair.
A: Fair question
by rafe - 9/11/08 12:03 PMI really enjoy using Chrome. IE 8 is pretty good, though. You can hate on MS all you want, but it is a good product.
Chrome is way more interesting, and it has some really unique features, like a great Omnibar and the tear-off apps.
If you want to browse in a beta, try Chrome, just for novelty.
Q: Update schedule
by dsuraci - 9/11/08 12:00 PMDo you we know a time-line when the next version will be released and eventual GA release?
Q: what is the deffrient...
by jack.gary - 9/11/08 11:59 AMwhat are the deffriences between chrome and other browser?
A: Weeeeeell...
by srosenblatt - 9/11/08 12:01 PMFor starters, I'd recommend checking out CNET's Chrome coverage:
http://www.cnet.com/google-chrome-browser
A: THANKS
by rafe - 9/11/08 12:00 PMWe're working on the least questions, then we have to shut down.
Q: PROXY ISSUES
by bpetersenipm - 9/11/08 11:49 AMWhen going in to Adjust Proxy Settings for my office it takes me to the internet options where everything is filled out. have you addressed the issues with proxy yet? or will that be in a future update?
A: hm
by srosenblatt - 9/11/08 11:55 AMWhat issues are you having? I'm not quite clear on your question.
Q: Real Estate Matters; Speed Matters
by pbookman - 9/11/08 11:51 AMChrome cleverly respects vertical screen real estate more than any browser. It invites you to run it full screen. It makes the browser unobtrusive and increases its appeal as an app platform. It also seems faster and crisper than other browsers most of the time (the other times seem to be bug related first release issues), again making it web-app-friendly.
A: (NT) Well put (eom)
by rafe - 9/11/08 11:54 AMQ: Closing tabs with just one button?
by rsmolkin - 9/11/08 11:51 AMIn Firefox under about:config there is an option to just put one close button at the right of all the tabs as apposed to on every tab. I prefer that. Anyone know if there is an option like it in Chrome?
A: I don't think so
by rafe - 9/11/08 11:53 AMHaven't seen that, but if you press the close button on a tab, the next tab will slide over so its close button is under your mouse. So you can just press the little X and close a lot of windows very fast.
Q: Manage Bookmarks
by vandy.paseur - 9/11/08 11:52 AMIs there a way to manage bookmarks, other than import?
A: Sure
by srosenblatt - 9/11/08 11:53 AMHit CTRL+B to show/hide the Bookmarks bar. At the end of the bar, there's a folder icon that you can use to manage those bookmarks.
A: True, but...
by srosenblatt - 9/11/08 11:52 AMThere is no Print button, but the standard CTRL+P command works. If you click on the Page icon and scroll down, you'll see the menu option for it.
As soon as Chrome gets extensions, I'm sure somebody's going to introduce a Print button.
Q: Chrome Ads
by Yoshi0683 - 9/11/08 11:48 AMI have a mac but chrome isn't out yet for this platform. My question is will chrome be more of a "market place" browser or an internet browser? The difference between the two is clear, you log onto chrome when you want to find a cheap hdd or monitor or whatever, and than you use firefox to actually connect to the internet and not be pestered by the advertisments Google is turning everything into a place of advertisement. Should we expect more advertisments from chrom and its future updates? and is it a "market place" browser or an actual internet browser? and yes i understand that chrome uses the internet.
A: I think you're judging too early
by rafe - 9/11/08 11:51 AMChrome is no more ad-laden today than any other browser. Google wants you to use the browser. I do not think the company will make it an obnoxious over-advertised platform. Then you wouldn't use it.
Now, the Chrome TOS says they COULD serve ads on it, but I don't think they WILL, because the Google guys are, in general, smart about ads and traffic.
Q: Cannot login to facebook or friendster
by Aditya K - 9/11/08 11:43 AMI seem to constantly getting blank error pages when I try to login to either facebook or friendster using Chrome
A: I can't duplicate the problem
by rafe - 9/11/08 11:49 AMDunno. Facebook login works for me just fine.
People have reported issues with Facebook, see here:
http://www.new.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=7176719309&topic=10427
Can't remember by Friendster password -- haven't used that site in months or years.
Q: Does Chrome Use More PC Resources
by Jairman - 9/11/08 11:45 AMI DL'd Chrome the day it came out, man it was really fast, I really like it better than FF, except for the fact that my PC was "churning" away, the whole time I had Chrome open. I wasn't running anything else at the time. I uninstalled Chrome and PC went back to normal.
A: I've heard this a lot
by srosenblatt - 9/11/08 11:49 AMBut have yet to see any benchmark testing indicating anything more than empirical evidence.
Q: about:config (again)
by TheTonkster - 9/11/08 11:41 AMI tried typing about:config into the address bar, and it didn't do anything (blank page). There isn't anything about it on the link you gave me (there's other about: links, but no about:config or similar).
I was wondering along the lines of a file in the installation directory, or something like that.
Sorry for not making myself clear!
A: no worries
by srosenblatt - 9/11/08 11:46 AMhttp://chromespot.com/index.php?topic=174.0
Here's a good starter list of about: commands. My bad for telling you that "config" was one of them.
For a fun one, type in "about:internets"
Q: Really, what's the game breaker in Chrome?
by tundey - 9/11/08 11:43 AMApart from hosting each tab in its own process (which can turn bad quickly if you open too many tabs), what's the game breaker in Chrome? I ask this question regarding Chrome the product not the framework.
When Firefox came out, it had a lot of features that IE couldn't compete with: tabs, extensions etc. I just don't see Chrome having the same type of features.
A: Evolution
by rafe - 9/11/08 11:45 AMIt's not like a completely radical new approach, it just advances the species.
However, one thing that I'm finding really addictive is the capability to make Web sites into apps (a feature in Chrome). Then you can run them from the desktop, without the "chrome" of the browser interface. Combined with offline support (Gears, built in to Chrome), it is a new and powerful platform for desktop apps.
A: Nope, but read this
by rafe - 9/11/08 11:43 AMHarry McCracken has a whole rant -- and a hack -- on the topic.
http://technologizer.com/2008/09/02/needed-for-chrome-the-google-toolbar/
Q: What would you like to see?
by GhostMale66 - 9/11/08 11:40 AMThis question is probably answered on CNet's stories, but for the sake of discussion here, what top 2 or 3 things would YOU like to see added to Chrome to make it better/best?
A: my list
by rafe - 9/11/08 11:42 AM* Extensions/plugins
* Roaming (my passwords come with me on different PCs)
Q: Custom Search
by coryb891 - 9/11/08 11:39 AMIs it possible to add our own custom searches, such as Google News, that we can access in the address bar? I tried adding one in the options but I don't know how to bring it up (I tried typing news+tab but it didn't work).
A: fairly simple, surprisingly
by srosenblatt - 9/11/08 11:42 AMGo to a site. Search on it. Next time you enter the site's address into the omnibar, you'll get a note telling you to press the Tab key to use that site's search engine.
A: I couldn't find info on that
by rafe - 9/11/08 11:41 AMBut Chrome is multi-core aware at least. It will run different tabs on different cores.
I run Chrome on Vista 64 and it works fine.
Q: Chrome Features
by Clarious - 9/11/08 11:35 AMDo you know a site that list all the features of Chrome? I see that it has a lot of features like grouping similar tabs and share memory between them (use task manager and you can see this). Sorry for the previous question, I accidentaly push the 'enter' button 
A: No problem
by rafe - 9/11/08 11:38 AMWe have a whole bunch of stories on Chrome:
http://news.cnet.com/google-chrome-browser/
Google itself also has a lot on Chrome:
http://www.google.com/chrome/intl/en/features.html
Q: about:config
by TheTonkster - 9/11/08 11:33 AM(another question)
Is there a Chrome equivalent to about:config in Firefox? (Or something similar that allows you to tweak hidden settings etc.)
A: Yes, it's called...
by srosenblatt - 9/11/08 11:37 AMabout:config
http://www.download.com/8301-2007_4-10032636-12.html
Q: Can it compete?
by GhostMale66 - 9/11/08 11:34 AMYes, Chrome is brand new, but in your professional opinion, do you really think Chrome is going to be able to catch up to Firefox and/or IE? Is it really a contending threat to the other top 2 browsers?
A: That's a complex question
by rafe - 9/11/08 11:37 AM1. Chrome can win some market share since it's from Google, and they link to the download from Google.com. That's hard to beat as a marketing and distribution platform.
2. Even if Chrome doesn't get a lot of market share, it will still make a difference, because the other browsers will try to catch up to it in performance and features. That will make the Web a better place for apps. When more apps are on the Web, that's good for Google, which makes money from online ads. So even if Chrome itself is not a winner, Google wins since more apps move on to the Web.
Q: Can't scroll up on Gateway Laptop
by rsmolkin - 9/11/08 11:27 AMAnyone know about this? If I use that line on the side of the touchpad to scroll, it scrolls down just fine, but if I scroll up, the page doesn't move. Works just fine in Firefox and IE?!?
A: Answer #2
by rafe - 9/11/08 11:36 AMThere's a discussion on this here:
Google Browser... "Chrome" ??
Q: web mail
by user470 - 9/11/08 11:32 AMI downloaded and installed Google Chrome, but I can't seem to connect to my web mail. My friend can't connect on their computers either. Why? Thank you for your response. Mike Brown
A: uh...
by srosenblatt - 9/11/08 11:33 AMCan you clarify? Which Web mail provider? Are you able to surf the Web otherwise with Chrome?
Q: (NT) Chrome features?
by Clarious - 9/11/08 11:32 AMA: See our collection of Chrome stories...
by rafe - 9/11/08 11:33 AMCheck it out:
http://news.cnet.com/google-chrome-browser/
Q: Security in Chrome
by Trisilav - 9/11/08 11:29 AMI know that Chrome is still in beta, but how safe is Chrome to use in day to day basis, and are the new security features really doing a difference
A: Safe as houses
by srosenblatt - 9/11/08 11:32 AMIn my experience, browser safety is largely determined by user behavior. That said, since each tab in Chrome is sandboxed, the chances of pop-ups running wild (like they're known for in IE6) is pretty minimal.
Still: browse smart.
Q: Can't scroll up on Gateway Laptop
by rsmolkin - 9/11/08 11:27 AMAnyone know about this? If I use that line on the side of the touchpad to scroll, it scrolls down just fine, but if I scroll up, the page doesn't move. Works just fine in Firefox and IE?!?
A: Congratulations, you found a bug.
by rafe - 9/11/08 11:30 AMI think so, anyway.
I guess that's why they call it Beta.
Q: Firefox addon and Chrome.
by Funnnny - 9/11/08 11:27 AMIs it possible to use Firefox add-on in Chrome in the future? Some Firefox add-on are useful and maybe there ins't any version that support Chrome's add-on.
A: Nope
by srosenblatt - 9/11/08 11:29 AMSince the rendering engines are different - Gecko versus Webkit - the extensions will not be cross-browser compatible, even if they're both XPI file types.
Q: Home button on browser
by krishnav - 9/11/08 11:27 AMI noticed there is no Home button on Google Chrome browser.
will be a home button in future release?
A: Yeah, some users want that
by rafe - 9/11/08 11:29 AMWe'll see if Google adds it. Meantime, you can change the page that displays when you press New Tab to whatever you want. That's *like* the home button. Go to Tools | Options | Basics
Q: Flash performance?
by Clarious - 9/11/08 11:25 AMDo you know why does Chrome consume so much CPU power when viewing pages with flash? With the same page Firefox only consume about 10~20% CPU power while Chrome take more than 30%. And if I open 5 tabs with flash my computer become very slow.
A: Hmmm...
by srosenblatt - 9/11/08 11:26 AMNot sure what to tell you. It's possible, I suppose, but Chrome picks up its Flash engine from your Firefox or IE installation. (If you don't have either, you'd need to go get it.) Since the engine's the same, the performance should be similar.
Q: address drop down list
by marcotov - 9/11/08 11:20 AMWhat's the deal with eliminating the address list drop down menu button. I miss that from explorer.
A: It's a different way of working
by rafe - 9/11/08 11:26 AMThe Chrome "Omnibar" tries to read your mind when you start to type a site address. I find it works well. If you prefer a list as a site navigator, press the New Tab button and you should get a list of recents.
Q: Whats the big deal
by masonaries - 9/11/08 11:19 AMI have MSN and IE so what's better about chrome
A: Microsoft sites?
by rafe - 9/11/08 11:24 AMFrankly, if you use primarily Microsoft sites, I'd stick with IE.
Chrome is interesting. It's fast, it's stable, and it's a good platform for Web 2.0 apps.
But I still don't recommend it to my parents. It's a beta of a 1.0 browser. Give it time.
Q: pop-up blocker, integrated firewall, download manager and antivirus scanner?
by satheesh1979 - 9/11/08 11:19 AMDoes chrome support these features spell checker, pop-up blocker, integrated firewall, download manager and anti virus scanner?
A: DM yes, others no
by srosenblatt - 9/11/08 11:22 AMChrome doesn't have them now, except for the download manager. But it's meager compared to the native one in Firefox.
Q: Extra Large Fonts?
by pbookman - 9/11/08 11:19 AMChrome seems to understand the Windows "large fonts" setting but ignores the "extra large fonts" setting. Safari, Firefox and IE handle it as expected.
A: Compatibility
by rafe - 9/11/08 11:22 AMI don't know if the "extra large" setting is official HTML spec. If so, then Bad Dog, Google. Anyone out there know HTML enough to tell if this is a standards compliance issue?
Q: Rendering engine?
by jeremykr - 9/11/08 11:18 AMWhat rendering engine does this use? Will designers have to worry about page rending/compatibility in yet another web browser?
A: Webkit
by srosenblatt - 9/11/08 11:21 AMSame as in Safari, different typography engine. Open-source.
As far as page-rendering goes, there's the Acid3 test and W3C HTML standards to abide by. Designers should always be worried about cross-browser design.
Q: Feeding information to Google?
by BrettGlass - 9/11/08 11:17 AMWhile Rafe will remember me as a computer journalist (and I still do write one article a month for various technology publication), I am now primarily an ISP. We are constantly removing the Google Toolbar from users machines, because it takes up screen real estate, spies on users' browsing, and consumes resources on the users' machines and Internet connections.. One of the biggest concerns we have about a Google browser is that it's likely to build in these annoyances. What do you think?
A: It's a valid concern
by rafe - 9/11/08 11:21 AMAlso for n3td3v...
This is a valid concern. The original terms of service for Chrome were frightening to many, and Google changed them. I expect Google to try to stay in front of user fears on this one, but there is no question that using Chrome gives Google a lot of info. It's a question of how much you trust the company.
Chrome does have a "private browsing" feature for in-home secure browsing.
BTW: Hi Brett! Great to hear from you.
A: no add-ons but...
by srosenblatt - 9/11/08 11:18 AMThis should help you out. It's the simplest solution I've seen yet.
http://www.geekzone.co.nz/forums.asp?forumid=50&topicid=25916
Q: Any word on the "form-fill" feature?
by pbookman - 9/11/08 11:14 AMI've come to rely on this Google Toolbar feature, especially for eCommerce sites.
A: No news of that yet
by rafe - 9/11/08 11:16 AMIt's one of those annoying omissions you notice just you're getting comfortable with the new product.
Chrome does an OK job with remembering passwords, at least.
Q: Chrome crashes in fedora?
by satheesh1979 - 9/11/08 11:13 AMI hv fedora linux and chrome doesn't run in fedora.
A: not for linux yet
by srosenblatt - 9/11/08 11:16 AMGoogle is apparently working on Chrome for Linux (and Mac), but hasn't provided a release date. Or month, even.
Q: Browser Speed
by GhostMale66 - 9/11/08 11:12 AMWhat makes Chrome and Firefox so fast? Why can't IE (or others) seem to make their browsers fast? Personally, I like Maxthon 2 because it's so incredibly configurable and has a lot of cool options, but Firefox (and now chrome) are simply faster.
A: Evolution
by rafe - 9/11/08 11:14 AMChrome is fresh, based on a relatively new open-source rendering engine called Webkit. Google also wrote a brand new Javascript interpreter, called V8.
The state of the art advances, and the Chrome team was able to use the latest technology for their browser without worrying about the legacy code.
Q: Default Browser
by bluesrich - 9/11/08 11:10 AMIs there anyway to change my default browser from Firefox 3 to Chrome as I love it and it works so much better, but i have tried doing this but it just doesnt allow me to do it, can you please help, thankyou, by the way great job
A: Yes
by srosenblatt - 9/11/08 11:13 AMClick on the wrench in the upper right of Chrome. Go to Options, and the default browser setting is at the bottom.
Q: Congratulations!
by drakal - 9/11/08 11:10 AMCongratulations
I starting using it about two days ago and love it
Keep the good work.
Thank you very much
Yeranui
A: Tell the Google guys
by rafe - 9/11/08 11:13 AMYou can join community here:
http://code.google.com/chromium/
Q: Chrome portable?
by satheesh1979 - 9/11/08 11:11 AMWill there be a portable edition of Chrome in the future so that i can carry my fav browser with me in my thumb drive?
Q: Open source...
by blaxjac - 9/11/08 11:08 AMWhat's going to stop Firefox from incorporating the strenghts of this browser into their own product?
A: Nothing!
by rafe - 9/11/08 11:10 AMIn fact, the Google guys seem to want the Mozilla team to incorporate their code.
However, some fundamentals of the two products are very different. Firefox and Chrome use different rendering engines. They do, however, share code in how they handle media extensions.
Q: Smooth Scrolling
by lyingfriar - 9/11/08 11:02 AMI've tried out Chrome for a couple of days, and I really like it! My computer has been locking up with a blue screen of death, and I think it's partially because of Firefox and all it's resource hogging.
Anyways, is there a way to enable a smooth scrolling feature, like Firefox? When I use the page up/down button, it's very blocky in its scrolling.
Thanks,
Brad
Q: Smooth Scrolling
by lyingfriar - 9/11/08 11:02 AMI've tried out Chrome for a couple of days, and I really like it! My computer has been locking up with a blue screen of death, and I think it's partially because of Firefox and all it's resource hogging.
Anyways, is there a way to enable a smooth scrolling feature, like Firefox? When I use the page up/down button, it's very blocky in its scrolling.
Thanks,
Brad
A: We're looking
by rafe - 9/11/08 11:04 AMIt's not a standard option at the moment. I find that using the mouse wheel (instead of arrows) gives me better control.
Q: Future of extension support?
by John.Wilkinson - 9/11/08 6:47 AMI won't be around later, so I'm force-adding this now. 
In the press releases from Google I know that they are looking to add support for the creation and usage of third-party extensions in the future, but am wondering if a timeframe has been set, be it a date or milestone. It's great for someone who wants a slim, fast browser, but at this point it simply lacks the functionality many users need/expect.
Thanks!
John
Q: Future of extension support?
by John.Wilkinson - 9/11/08 6:47 AMI won't be around later, so I'm force-adding this now.
In the press releases from Google I know that they are looking to add support for the creation and usage of third-party extensions in the future, but am wondering if a timeframe has been set, be it a date or milestone. It's great for someone who wants a slim, fast browser, but at this point it simply lacks the functionality many users need/expect.
Thanks!
John
A: Nobody knows as far as we know.
by rafe - 9/11/08 10:57 AMWe agree, too. Extension support is a big hole in Chrome right now.
A: (NT) Good morning! Rafe Needleman here, Got questions on Chrome? Let us have it! Seth will be here in just a second. And by the way, YES, I am using Chrome right now.
by rafe - 9/11/08 10:55 AMIncoming questions
Disabling the keystroke records on chrome
Which is best?
I know you've probably already answered this somewhere, but which browser do you like better, Internet Explorer 8 or Chrome? I'd put firefox 3 in there but it's not in beta so it wouldn't be very fair.
by swhite237 - 9/11/08 12:00 PM
Update schedule
Do you we know a time-line when the next version will be released and eventual GA release?
by dsuraci - 9/11/08 12:00 PM
RE: Proxy Issues
While using IE 7, or Firefox. once i have added the correct proxy settings, it connects to the proxy information and is not required me to log in to the proxy every time i open the a session. but with Chrome each new session requires a login, once i've logged in it works. but it is a hassle to key in information everytime i want to use the browser. i understand it is still in beta. i was wondering if you have seen or ran in to any of these issues? if so when would they be addressed?
2nd question: are you ever going to add an AUTO updater to the Chrome software so we don't have to perodically go and look for updates?
2nd question: are you ever going to add an AUTO updater to the Chrome software so we don't have to perodically go and look for updates?
by bpetersenipm - 9/11/08 12:00 PM
what is the deffrient...
what are the deffriences between chrome and other browser?
by jack.gary - 9/11/08 11:59 AM
Manage Bookmarks
Is there a way to manage bookmarks, other than import?
by vandy.paseur - 9/11/08 11:52 AM
Real Estate Matters; Speed Matters
Chrome cleverly respects vertical screen real estate more than any browser. It invites you to run it full screen. It makes the browser unobtrusive and increases its appeal as an app platform. It also seems faster and crisper than other browsers most of the time (the other times seem to be bug related first release issues), again making it web-app-friendly.
by pbookman - 9/11/08 11:51 AM
Closing tabs with just one button?
In Firefox under about:config there is an option to just put one close button at the right of all the tabs as apposed to on every tab. I prefer that. Anyone know if there is an option like it in Chrome?
by rsmolkin - 9/11/08 11:51 AM
PROXY ISSUES
When going in to Adjust Proxy Settings for my office it takes me to the internet options where everything is filled out. have you addressed the issues with proxy yet? or will that be in a future update?
by bpetersenipm - 9/11/08 11:49 AM
Chrome Ads
I have a mac but chrome isn't out yet for this platform. My question is will chrome be more of a "market place" browser or an internet browser? The difference between the two is clear, you log onto chrome when you want to find a cheap hdd or monitor or whatever, and than you use firefox to actually connect to the internet and not be pestered by the advertisments Google is turning everything into a place of advertisement. Should we expect more advertisments from chrom and its future updates? and is it a "market place" browser or an actual internet browser? and yes i understand that chrome uses the internet.
by Yoshi0683 - 9/11/08 11:48 AM
Does Chrome Use More PC Resources
I DL'd Chrome the day it came out, man it was really fast, I really like it better than FF, except for the fact that my PC was "churning" away, the whole time I had Chrome open. I wasn't running anything else at the time. I uninstalled Chrome and PC went back to normal.
by Jairman - 9/11/08 11:45 AM
Cannot login to facebook or friendster
I seem to constantly getting blank error pages when I try to login to either facebook or friendster using Chrome
by Aditya K - 9/11/08 11:43 AM
Really, what's the game breaker in Chrome?
Apart from hosting each tab in its own process (which can turn bad quickly if you open too many tabs), what's the game breaker in Chrome? I ask this question regarding Chrome the product not the framework.
When Firefox came out, it had a lot of features that IE couldn't compete with: tabs, extensions etc. I just don't see Chrome having the same type of features.
When Firefox came out, it had a lot of features that IE couldn't compete with: tabs, extensions etc. I just don't see Chrome having the same type of features.
by tundey - 9/11/08 11:43 AM
about:config (again)
I tried typing about:config into the address bar, and it didn't do anything (blank page). There isn't anything about it on the link you gave me (there's other about: links, but no about:config or similar).
I was wondering along the lines of a file in the installation directory, or something like that.
Sorry for not making myself clear!
I was wondering along the lines of a file in the installation directory, or something like that.
Sorry for not making myself clear!
by TheTonkster - 9/11/08 11:41 AM
What would you like to see?
This question is probably answered on CNet's stories, but for the sake of discussion here, what top 2 or 3 things would YOU like to see added to Chrome to make it better/best?
by GhostMale66 - 9/11/08 11:40 AM
Custom Search
Is it possible to add our own custom searches, such as Google News, that we can access in the address bar? I tried adding one in the options but I don't know how to bring it up (I tried typing news+tab but it didn't work).
by coryb891 - 9/11/08 11:39 AM
Chrome Features
Do you know a site that list all the features of Chrome? I see that it has a lot of features like grouping similar tabs and share memory between them (use task manager and you can see this). Sorry for the previous question, I accidentaly push the 'enter' button
by Clarious - 9/11/08 11:35 AM
Can it compete?
Yes, Chrome is brand new, but in your professional opinion, do you really think Chrome is going to be able to catch up to Firefox and/or IE? Is it really a contending threat to the other top 2 browsers?
by GhostMale66 - 9/11/08 11:34 AM
about:config
(another question)
Is there a Chrome equivalent to about:config in Firefox? (Or something similar that allows you to tweak hidden settings etc.)
Is there a Chrome equivalent to about:config in Firefox? (Or something similar that allows you to tweak hidden settings etc.)
by TheTonkster - 9/11/08 11:33 AM
web mail
I downloaded and installed Google Chrome, but I can't seem to connect to my web mail. My friend can't connect on their computers either. Why? Thank you for your response. Mike Brown
by user470 - 9/11/08 11:32 AM
Security in Chrome
I know that Chrome is still in beta, but how safe is Chrome to use in day to day basis, and are the new security features really doing a difference
by Trisilav - 9/11/08 11:29 AM
Can't scroll up on Gateway Laptop
Anyone know about this? If I use that line on the side of the touchpad to scroll, it scrolls down just fine, but if I scroll up, the page doesn't move. Works just fine in Firefox and IE?!?
by rsmolkin - 9/11/08 11:27 AM
Home button on browser
I noticed there is no Home button on Google Chrome browser.
will be a home button in future release?
will be a home button in future release?
by krishnav - 9/11/08 11:27 AM
Firefox addon and Chrome.
Is it possible to use Firefox add-on in Chrome in the future? Some Firefox add-on are useful and maybe there ins't any version that support Chrome's add-on.
by Funnnny - 9/11/08 11:27 AM
Flash performance?
Do you know why does Chrome consume so much CPU power when viewing pages with flash? With the same page Firefox only consume about 10~20% CPU power while Chrome take more than 30%. And if I open 5 tabs with flash my computer become very slow.
by Clarious - 9/11/08 11:25 AM
address drop down list
What's the deal with eliminating the address list drop down menu button. I miss that from explorer.
by marcotov - 9/11/08 11:20 AM
Whats the big deal
I have MSN and IE so what's better about chrome
by masonaries - 9/11/08 11:19 AM
Extra Large Fonts?
Chrome seems to understand the Windows "large fonts" setting but ignores the "extra large fonts" setting. Safari, Firefox and IE handle it as expected.
by pbookman - 9/11/08 11:19 AM
pop-up blocker, integrated firewall, download manager and antivirus scanner?
Does chrome support these features spell checker, pop-up blocker, integrated firewall, download manager and anti virus scanner?
by satheesh1979 - 9/11/08 11:19 AM
Rendering engine?
What rendering engine does this use? Will designers have to worry about page rending/compatibility in yet another web browser?
by jeremykr - 9/11/08 11:18 AM
Feeding information to Google?
While Rafe will remember me as a computer journalist (and I still do write one article a month for various technology publication), I am now primarily an ISP. We are constantly removing the Google Toolbar from users machines, because it takes up screen real estate, spies on users' browsing, and consumes resources on the users' machines and Internet connections.. One of the biggest concerns we have about a Google browser is that it's likely to build in these annoyances. What do you think?
by BrettGlass - 9/11/08 11:17 AM
Google Chrome keystroke logging
Should we as consumers be worried about our privacy?
by n3td3v - 9/11/08 11:17 AM
Ad blocking?
Are there any ad blocking addons for Chrome yet?
by TheTonkster - 9/11/08 11:16 AM
Any word on the "form-fill" feature?
I've come to rely on this Google Toolbar feature, especially for eCommerce sites.
by pbookman - 9/11/08 11:14 AM
Chrome crashes in fedora?
I hv fedora linux and chrome doesn't run in fedora.
by satheesh1979 - 9/11/08 11:13 AM
Browser Speed
What makes Chrome and Firefox so fast? Why can't IE (or others) seem to make their browsers fast? Personally, I like Maxthon 2 because it's so incredibly configurable and has a lot of cool options, but Firefox (and now chrome) are simply faster.
by GhostMale66 - 9/11/08 11:12 AM
Chrome portable?
Will there be a portable edition of Chrome in the future so that i can carry my fav browser with me in my thumb drive?
by satheesh1979 - 9/11/08 11:11 AM
Congratulations!
Congratulations
I starting using it about two days ago and love it
Keep the good work.
Thank you very much
Yeranui
I starting using it about two days ago and love it
Keep the good work.
Thank you very much
Yeranui
by drakal - 9/11/08 11:10 AM
Default Browser
Is there anyway to change my default browser from Firefox 3 to Chrome as I love it and it works so much better, but i have tried doing this but it just doesnt allow me to do it, can you please help, thankyou, by the way great job
by bluesrich - 9/11/08 11:10 AM
Open source...
What's going to stop Firefox from incorporating the strenghts of this browser into their own product?
by blaxjac - 9/11/08 11:08 AM
Smooth Scrolling
I've tried out Chrome for a couple of days, and I really like it! My computer has been locking up with a blue screen of death, and I think it's partially because of Firefox and all it's resource hogging.
Anyways, is there a way to enable a smooth scrolling feature, like Firefox? When I use the page up/down button, it's very blocky in its scrolling.
Thanks,
Brad
Anyways, is there a way to enable a smooth scrolling feature, like Firefox? When I use the page up/down button, it's very blocky in its scrolling.
Thanks,
Brad
by lyingfriar - 9/11/08 11:02 AM
Future of extension support?
I won't be around later, so I'm force-adding this now.
In the press releases from Google I know that they are looking to add support for the creation and usage of third-party extensions in the future, but am wondering if a timeframe has been set, be it a date or milestone. It's great for someone who wants a slim, fast browser, but at this point it simply lacks the functionality many users need/expect.
Thanks!
John
In the press releases from Google I know that they are looking to add support for the creation and usage of third-party extensions in the future, but am wondering if a timeframe has been set, be it a date or milestone. It's great for someone who wants a slim, fast browser, but at this point it simply lacks the functionality many users need/expect.
Thanks!
John
by John.Wilkinson - 9/11/08 6:47 AM
Seth Rosenblatt & Rafe Needleman, CNET editors Live!
Google Chrome live chat!
What's on everyone lips these days? Google Chrome! And if you have questions about this new browser, you've come to the right place! On Thursday, September 11, for one whole hour starting at 11 a.m. PT (2 p.m. ET), the Ask the Editors Live chat event is all about Google Chrome. Our special hosts--Webware Editor Rafe Needleman and CNET Download.com Editor Seth Rosenblatt, both gurus on browsers and Web apps--will be here to discuss and answer any question you may have on the new browser on the block. So bring your question on Google Chrome to this event, and let's see if they have answers for you. Don't miss out!
What's on everyone lips these days? Google Chrome! And if you have questions about this new browser, you've come to the right place! On Thursday, September 11, for one whole hour starting at 11 a.m. PT (2 p.m. ET), the Ask the Editors Live chat event is all about Google Chrome. Our special hosts--Webware Editor Rafe Needleman and CNET Download.com Editor Seth Rosenblatt, both gurus on browsers and Web apps--will be here to discuss and answer any question you may have on the new browser on the block. So bring your question on Google Chrome to this event, and let's see if they have answers for you. Don't miss out!
by Lee Koo (ADMIN) - 9/4/08 1:25 AM
