Michael Hopkins, Student Dr. Richardson, Instructor Fiat Lux, Information Studies 19
We use the web browser everyday It can protect us and make our internet experience better The browser may impact speed of computer Customization of appearance
Google’s first web browser Released September 2, 2008 Only on Windows XP and Vista New versions and improvements
Open application Speed Security Stability Unique user interface
Fastest start-up and loading times V8 JavaScript engine DNS pre-fetching Courtesy of lifehacker.com
Website blacklist Runs in a sandbox Open source Incognito mode
Most browsers only one process Each tab has its own process in Chrome Other BrowsersGoogle Chrome
Different browsers, different memory usage Less usage, faster computer Courtesy of lifehacker.com
Minimalistic approach Tabs flush at top of screen No status bar Search and address bar merged
Custom themes New tab thumbnails
Currently 3% Quick burst Slow growth Courtesy of wikipedia.org
Unique features and UI Lack of add-ons and syncing 4 out of 5 rating on average Will not affect Internet Explorer
5% in 2010 and 10% in 2011 market share Mac OS X and Linux Google Chrome OS Courtesy of wikipedia.org
Introduced new features Viable alternative Solid, but small user base Bright future
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Raphael, J. R. “Google’s Chrome: 7 Reasons for It and 7 Reasons Against It.” Pcworld.com. PC World Communications Inc., 2 Sept Web. 7 Oct Roskind, Jim. “DNS prefetching.” The Chromium Blog. n.p. 17 Sept Web. 7 Oct “Usage share of web browsers.” wikipedia.org. Wikimedia Foundation Inc., n.d. Web. 7 Oct