Will Chrome kill IE & Firefox? Predictions

[atiq]

Ok guys, here is the killer question? Will Chrome kill IE & Firefox in next five years?

Here, we are inviting DP members to participate in poll and 'shout' their opinion about the future of web browsers.

[hbseo]

:-? ask after its launch I guess it will be having good market share, as its search engine Giant and most of them will be using it

[lightlysalted]

I'm really pleased that Google are finally attacking the microsoft I.E domiance, it can only be good for the software market and provide users with more choice.

[hbseo]

It will fully compete only on its launch of FREE OS

[atiq]

It is launching in beta version ANY TIME today. If you come across a download link, please share with us

[angilina]

Originally Posted by atiq

It is launching in beta version ANY TIME today. If you come across a download link, please share with us

Here is the link

google.com/chrome

But at the moment it is not working, it will start to work some time today.

[ThisIsOli]

Chrome will kill off IE and Firefox in their current guises because it is not just another web browser, it is entirelyy different on the back end.

I did a more detailed write up at Geekywood but basically it means that if one website crashes every browser window wont shut down, it means that if you surf hundreds of sites you wont get that insane memory usage that never leaves till you restart the computer and it means that your surfing wil ben a hellova lot faster!

[pctec]

Originally Posted by lightlysalted

I'm really pleased that Google are finally attacking the microsoft I.E domiance, it can only be good for the software market and provide users with more choice.

You might change your tune if G ever gets its way and controls all you do online. I wouldn't be so quick to jump aboard just yet...

[shyam0564]

i don't think that Chrome will any closer to IE or Firefox in the next few years

[JohnS0N]

For the time being I am sticking with firefox. So far it does just about everything I need, so no need to change.

[enous]

Never ....

[logan.kingsley]

no. IE will always be the main web browser for casual users.

[sachin410]

It may take some time, but I think Chrome will become the second most popular browser after IE.

Google has a great marketing network and a good technical team.

If there are initial flaws, Google will sort out things in a few weeks.

Google was promoting Firefox like anything. I am sure they will promote Chrome very aggressively.

I don't like making predictions, but my feeling is that by mid-2009 Chrome will overtake Firefox....

[exipnos]

yes. i'm sure.

[Dima K]

chrome should be awesome, google will deliver big time.

[dumaniac]

i can't wait to download chrome

[izwanmad]

well, as most people in the world used google search.. I'm pretty sure google will keep its browser well advertised. it will beat ie and firefox....

I can't wait to download and test it myself.

[RealTimeAgent]

It will probably kill the FireFox

[dabontv]

Google is still investing in Firefox, they'll probably push for Chrome #1, Firefox #2 so then they can dominate the browser industry like they do search.

[vic_msn]

from the pictures I have seen of chrome its another lame effort
from the part of Google to monopolize the activities of internet uses.
they are trying to force users of this browser to use Google's services
like blogger,orkut,etc
but IE has never in the past pitched their own services in the users face.
BIG Thumbs down to Google

microsoft is not sleeping either
they are working on IE8 and the features are amazingly cool
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/int...abid=1&catid=1