1. Michael Hopkins, Student Dr. Richardson, Instructor Fiat Lux, Information Studies 19

2. 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

3. Google’s first web browser Released September 2, 2008 Only on Windows XP and Vista New versions and improvements

4. Open application Speed Security Stability Unique user interface

5. Fastest start-up and loading times V8 JavaScript engine DNS pre-fetching Courtesy of lifehacker.com

6. Website blacklist Runs in a sandbox Open source Incognito mode

7. Most browsers only one process Each tab has its own process in Chrome Other BrowsersGoogle Chrome

8. Different browsers, different memory usage Less usage, faster computer Courtesy of lifehacker.com

9. Minimalistic approach Tabs flush at top of screen No status bar Search and address bar merged

11. Custom themes New tab thumbnails

12. Currently 3% Quick burst Slow growth Courtesy of wikipedia.org

13. Unique features and UI Lack of add-ons and syncing 4 out of 5 rating on average Will not affect Internet Explorer

14. 5% in 2010 and 10% in 2011 market share Mac OS X and Linux Google Chrome OS Courtesy of wikipedia.org

15. Introduced new features Viable alternative Solid, but small user base Bright future

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