Comments on: Why I switched from Firefox to Chrome

I didn't set out to switch. But while using Chrome, it felt as if some friction had been removed from the Web. Now it's my default, despite its shortcomings.

[Joe90210]

This is what is they called yellow journalism or some sort of paid advertisement for Chrome. Look att he poll question, pure commercialism. When it comes to real test Chrome is always out of breath. It cannot handle large pdf files. Could not play embedded music files. Flash file handling miserable. Just by opening some text and jpeg based pages faster it does not become the best.

[pithenumber]

FireFox Minefield is faster, turn on tracemonkey when you download it

[Save_Me_from_my_Govt]

I won't use Chrome as long as the user-tracking features are ubiquitous, and there is no control to turn them off.

[loose_screw]

You can turn it off. Just change your default search engine.

[joe3x]

The reason i don't use chrome yet? well i don't know gee maybe cause I HAVE A MAC!

[hmdz105]

On what basis do you claim Chrome displays pages faster than Firefox?
I get loads of problem with my gmail after a 30 minute of browsing it inside Chrome. Seems like thing get clogged, or stuck in Chrome. And you have to know one thing; "Speed is not everything". Aren't you in the world of programmers? Who says speed alone is good? Why is Opera browser so discarded, despite its high performance?

[PumpkinPositive]

Wouldn't it be ironic if Google actually implemented a plug-in system that supported Adblock... Don't see that happening myself!

[Hunnter2k3]

Well, if they do create a system where you can modify a webpage is in interactive, then it could be done.
They couldn't really stop it from happening. (in fact, if i remember correct, there is a modified Chromium out there with adblock, or similar, not the "privoxy trick")
But if the only allow it when the page is fully loaded, it won't really be effective as adblock, since it will only be able to block after everything is loaded.

BUT, they can prevent any of those plugins being hosted on their website, if it comes to them hosting plugins.

[geekazine]

Trusting a Browser that is:

A - Still in Beta and
B - Will update the program without your permission

is arrogant and dangerous. While Chrome might be good for the Android or the everyday user, I would NEVER put in important data.

For loadability, Chrome is the way to go. For useability - Firefox has it's issues. But I still would trust it over Chrome anyday. Especially since it's not in Beta.

[rshah29]

Chrome doesn't support Roboform. I purchase online and can't afford to waste time entering in my personal details every time I make a purchase.

Also, Firefox is more robust. For example, hit CTRL-F12 to undo the last page you closed. This is a very nifty feature for people like me who are quick to close pages.

Overall, I think Chrome is a step in the right direction. Google has increased the ante for speed. This will result in faster browsers, period.

[Shankland]

I hated Chrome's lack of any ability to reopen the tab I closed until I found it does in fact have that feature: Ctrl-T to open a new tab, and on the left bottom is a list of recently closed tabs.

[Ferdi-66]

So much hype. So much BS. It seems like some people go to the moon and back everyday. I would like to see what they do with all their supposed extra-demanding web surfing. Loads of amazing and super speeded stuff, one imagines. Stop discussing fractions of seconds. It's so ridiculous. Chrome is just a sketch. Firefox with just a few choice add-ons and some user brain (who can program that?) is way more than fine. The Firefox "Nasa Night Launch" theme with the actual launch photo in the blank page is unbeatable. Eye candy with taste. Way better than geek hype. Opera, by the way, is also fantastic, but maybe to slick and unfussy for geek-chat fans.

[Ferdi-66]

I meant "too slick".

[boolebabbage]

I had similar experience. While I run Mac's at work, at home I have a couple of Windows/Linux dual boot PCs. Chrome smokes on Windows. Wish it ran on Mac, too.

people say Firefox is faster, but mostly it all depends on the speed of your internet router.

[Khurt]

The reasons the author makes for running Chrome are actually good reasons to run Safari. Both are based on the same WebKit engine. So unless a Mac version of Chrome becomes significantly faster than Safari or offer some must-have feature ... I will keep using Safari.

[dmimis]

Open source for ever Firefox Is the most customizable browser in the word, stop using tracking software like Chrome, Google is the best search engine and nothing more...... Let the internet be free, be FIREFOX!!!!

[n25philly]

I switched to Chrome because I don't care how crappy the software is as long as it's made by google

[rabbitkillrun]

no WAY will i ever switch to chrome... it just lacks things in every department...

I use Opera mainly, and firefox for other stuff when i need two seperate browsers... i'd actually consider using INTERNET EXPLORER before i used chrome again!!!

[k2dave]

It's a standard pattern in the computer world. A new product is put out, and because it's new it works fast, but as time goes on updates are added, security is added, new features are added, new capabilities are added that weren't even thought of when the product came out. Before long you have a mature program that has a lot of bloat.

Then a new kid on the block comes around and it is faster, as the programming is lean and mean but as time goes on updates are added, security is added, new features are added, new capabilities are added that weren't even thought of when the product came out. Before long you have a mature program that has a lot of bloat.

Then a new kid on the block comes around and it is faster, as the programming is lean and mean but as time goes on updates are added, security is added, new features are added, new capabilities are added that weren't even thought of when the product came out. Before long you have a mature program that has a lot of bloat.

Then a new kid on the block comes around and it is faster, as the programming is lean and mean but as time goes on updates are added, security is added, new features are added, new capabilities are added that weren't even thought of when the product came out. Before long you have a mature program that has a lot of bloat.

Then a new kid on the block comes around and it is faster, as the programming is lean and mean but as time goes on .....

[tm_anon]

I've read the article, read the comments and have yet to see any reason why I would ever switch to chrome. I don't use IE, I don't use FF, I use Flock. It connects you to every social site you would normally go on, has a built in RSS feed monitor, allows access to your blog from the browser instead of on the page and allows for almost all of the FF addons to be used. It's also out of beta and a very satisfying user experience. It's not a hands down, super fast webpage rendering device, but on the other hand, if you never have to check those RSS feeds, never have to see if you have any new email, getting it immediately, never have to copy pics for later use on a blog, never have to worry about compatibility with any webpages, why would you use something that is simply a super fast web page rendering device anyway? I'm using Flock right now, I'm connected to Facebook, Myspace, Youtube and Twitter, checking my email and seeing that I have 26 new articles via RSS. It has a media searchbar for video and photos hosted on several different hosting sites, including youtube and photobucket. I also use a meebo addon so I'm connected with AIM and MSN both through my browser. Additionally, I have the three top search engines for a toolbar search and 10 options for search with the ability to expand those and on top of that you get the feeling that you're constantly connected to the entire world. Sure, Chrome feels like the worlds faster model sports car still in testing, but Flock feels like something much more satisfying. Google can take you somewhere very very fast, but Flock doesn't have to move, it's already there. It's slow to start up, I'll agree with that, but once it is, the only thing I ever have to do with my browser is surf the web. I have no tasks to get done such as checking email, checking RSS feeds, checking for new Tweets or any of the mundane tasks routinely done. So, in other words, if rendering webpages is all your looking for in a browser, go for chrome, but if you want your browser to do all the boring stuff for you, acting as an online assistant, choose Flock. To get FF to do everything Flock does right at first download, you'd have a huge amount of addons and web services to sign up for. Oh, and my disclaimer, I'm a Flock user, not a Flock employee. I've use IE and I've used FF, I've also done lots of research on Chrome and read the main phrase identified with the browser in every single article ever written, or at least, I've read the idea of that main phrase, including in this one. That main phrase is "It's really fast, but...." When using Flock, it's just good, there is no but.

[loose_screw]

Jeez dude. Heard of paragraph breaks?

[CPP-Crispy]

If Firefox falls of the face of the earth and never comes back. That is my answer. I used Chrome for a day and at the end I uninstalled it. I was unimpressed with it and could not stand it's design.

Firefox for ever!

[mycbrad]

Made the switch day one and have even uninstalled Firefox on my work PC. If things get really bad, I'll open IE and pray that it eventually loads. The load time for Firefox reminded me of IE so much I just got rid of it. Killing all but 4 really small extensions didn't help.

Chrome's omnibox, tab system, and especially speed are what wins it for me - despite my IT guy's hesitancy:)