Wednesday, September 03, 2008

Google Chrome (BETA) for Windows


A new open source browser from Google

Like the classic Google homepage, Google Chrome is clean and fast. It gets out of your way and gets you where you want to go. Under the hood, they were able to build the foundation of a browser that runs today's complex web applications much better. By keeping each tab in an isolated "sandbox", they were able to prevent one tab from crashing another and provide improved protection from rogue sites. They improved speed and responsiveness across the board. They also built V8, a more powerful JavaScript engine, to power the next generation of web applications that aren't even possible in today's browsers.

This is just the beginning - Google Chrome is far from done. They've released this beta for Windows to start the broader discussion and hear from you as quickly as possible. They're hard at work building versions for Mac and Linux too, and they’ll continue to make it even faster and more robust. They owe a great debt to many open source projects, and they’re committed to continuing on their path. They've used components from Apple's WebKit and Mozilla's Firefox, among others - and in that spirit, they are making their entire code open source as well. They hope to collaborate with the entire community to help drive the web forward.

The web gets better with more options and innovation. Google Chrome is another option, and they hope it contributes to making the web even better.

Features

Google Chrome is a browser that combines a minimal design with sophisticated technology to make the web faster, safer, and easier

• One box for everything
• New Tab page
• Application shortcuts
• Dynamic tabs
• Crash control
• Incognito mode
• Safe browsing
• Instant bookmarks
• Importing settings
• Simpler downloads

You can also watch short video clips by following the link below to learn more about the new Google Chrome features.

http://www.google.com/chrome/intl/en/features.html

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