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

Michael Hopkins, StudentDr. Richardson, InstructorFiat 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

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•Website blacklist•Runs in a sandbox•Open source•Incognito mode

•Most browsers only one process•Each tab has its own process in Chrome

Other Browsers

Google Chrome

•Different browsers, different memory usage•Less usage, faster computer

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•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

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•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

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

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