Chrome is Heavy
September 6, 2008
Google’s Gambit
Most people use Microsoft’s Browser ( about 70% ), yet MS makes no revenue directly from that usage. Google sells advertisement that is viewed mostly on Microsoft Browsers. What would Microsoft lose, if they blocked all advertisement with their browser? Nothing. What would Google lose? Everything. Chrome is a heavy risk.
Whether it ever happens or not, Google must develop their own browser, and it better be competitive with the other browsers out there. It doesn’t have to be perfect, just survivable.
Chrome, in it’s current state doesn’t threaten any of the several major browsers, but it’s obviously fast, accurate and at least as reliable as the others. Add the fact that it’s in Beta, and welcoming criticism and suggestion and you have a formula for growth.
I’m not going to add another techy review, there’s a link in the side-bar with much of that. I will add a link to Chrome for those who are interested in downloading.
p.s. Is it obvious that I like Chrome? Chrome’s quality is self-evident.
