Google is getting into the browser game with its first beta release of Chrome. The long-rumored open source project is scheduled to become available to users in 100 countries Tuesday, starting a new battle for loyalty within the Internet Explorer and Firefox user bases. Chrome boasts a slew of features designed to improve stability and speed. The question, though, is whether the company that revolutionized Web search can make a dent in the already competitive browser market — or whether its offering will fizzle in comparison to the offerings already up for grabs.
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Google Burnishes Chrome for Browser Battle
Posted by: JR Raphael September 2, 2008 12:11 PMGoogle is getting into the browser game with its first beta release of Chrome. The long-rumored open source project is scheduled to become available to users in 100 countries Tuesday, starting a new battle for loyalty within the Internet Explorer and Firefox user bases. Chrome boasts a slew of features designed to improve stability and speed. The question, though, is whether the company that revolutionized Web search can make a dent in the already competitive browser market — or whether its offering will fizzle in comparison to the offerings already up for grabs.