Chrome vs Firefox

[riscbroker]

I'm trying to download Chrome to try it out, but the install files I got from both google.com and Softonic initiate a Google Earth download???

 

[murraybiscuit]

that could be the google update manager kicking in.
it's the default installer for the google software suite including chrome and google earth.

last time i checked, chrome didn't have the full version of firebug.
does it have a full featured weave-style bookmark, history, password and tab sync?
does it have user scripts interface like greasemonkey?

 

[hawker]

Chrome is seriously brilliant though

Its just so slick and fast...It has no equal

Until you want flashblock, adblock, youtubevideo downloader... etc etc

 

[ponder]

Until you want flashblock, adblock, youtubevideo downloader... etc etc

https://chrome.google.com/extensions/detail/gofhjkjmkpinhpoiabjplobcaignabnl
https://chrome.google.com/extensions/detail/cdngiadmnkhgemkimkhiilgffbjijcie
https://chrome.google.com/extensions/detail/gighmmpiobklfepjocnamgkkbiglidom
http://www.chromeextensions.org/music-videos-photos/youtube-downloader/
http://www.addictivetips.com/internet-tips/youtube-downloader-for-chrome/


For the functions you listed. Did you even bother looking at the extensions available? I don't think there is anything that is not available.

 

[w1z4rd]

I got a performance browser so I went chrome. Where Chrome is Veyron Firefox is a train.

 

[BigAl-sa]

https://chrome.google.com/extensions/detail/gofhjkjmkpinhpoiabjplobcaignabnl
https://chrome.google.com/extensions/detail/cdngiadmnkhgemkimkhiilgffbjijcie
https://chrome.google.com/extensions/detail/gighmmpiobklfepjocnamgkkbiglidom
http://www.chromeextensions.org/music-videos-photos/youtube-downloader/
http://www.addictivetips.com/internet-tips/youtube-downloader-for-chrome/


For the functions you listed. Did you even bother looking at the extensions available? I don't think there is anything that is not available.

The EXIF viewers suck...

 

[kingrob]

The EXIF viewers suck...

Awwww.....that is just terrible. *gives BigAl-sa a big SA hug*

 

[BigAl-sa]

Awwww.....that is just terrible. *gives BigAl-sa a big SA hug*

Another reason to avoid chrome...

 

[kwaggawerner]

Chrome is nice, but I have to give my FTW Vote to Firefox, granted , it's slower to start than Chrome, but once FF builds steam, it's unstoppable, - the add-ons - unrivalled, themes - jaw dropping variety, development? - HIGHLY active.

I DO use both, but each has their strong suits, and weaknesses. Instead of comparing the horns of these two browsers, rather have them be on a team, against IE and Opera...

 

[Curtix2]

Im a Firefox Fanboy recently converted to Chrome.
FAST AS
Like it!
I miss some of my ad ons thought.

 

[kingrob]

Im a Firefox Fanboy recently converted to Chrome.
FAST AS
Like it!
I miss some of my ad ons thought.

Agreed.

Chrome is exceptional on Windows 7, but it looks like IE 9 wants to take back the crown.

 

[Tpex]

You use your Mazda Mx5 (chrome), I will stick with my (new) Chevy Camerio (FF)

 

[LabAnimal]

chrome is my second choice, for now, i'm still with foxy!

 

[kingrob]

I always get the Firefox users excited when I ask them "so, which add-ons do you use?" and then just keep quiet for the next 40 minutes.....well, sometimes they're still talking when I decide to take my leave. LOL *runs*

 

[Ekstasis]

So which is best? From what I've seen in this thread it's very slightly leaning towards FF.

Is it a case of...

FF
Slow with variety
Chrome
Fast but limited ????????

Can someone explain in layman's terms what's what, 'cause I'm not sure whether I should change from FF to Chrome or not.

 

[APoc184]

I think you should try out Chrome for yourself and see what you think of it.

I tried it and found it much more responsive and less bloated than FF and I've never looked back. And I was a bit of a FF fanboi at one stage!

There were one or two add-ons that I could not find replacements for but it was no train smash.

 

[Ekstasis]

I think you should try out Chrome for yourself and see what you think of it.

I tried it and found it much more responsive and less bloated than FF and I've never looked back. And I was a bit of a FF fanboi at one stage!

There were one or two add-ons that I could not find replacements for but it was no train smash.

It does seem like the add-ons ,or the lack of,is normally the only issue concerning Chrome.

 

[NeonNinja]

FF FTW!

 

[ponder]

Chromium, changed a few years ago.

 

[MyWorld]

I have had some small problems with both Chromium and FF, but I use FF 99% of the time, it is a browser I know and the plugin support is second to none, at least till FF8.
:-/

I use Chromium on my Netbook since it is supposed to be more lean than FF, but FF doesn't perform too bad on my desktop PC (2500 with 8Gb ram).