Google Chrome out of beta only for Windows

In a surprise release Google has decided to drop the beta from Google Chrome and has enough confidence in the progress of the web browsing software for an official version ready for the browsing masses. Make no mistake that this is a buried release however, Chrome was released in beta format just over 3 months ago but has been revised, updated and re released over a dozen times since. It is very evident that Google had and continues to  prioritized Chrome’s development.

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Challenge to Internet Explorer and Firefox

Microsoft’s Internet Explorer or IE is the most popular browser but critics argue that this is mainly because it comes bundled with Windows. IE is followed in a distant second by Mozilla’s Firefox which is mostly used by tech savvy users attracted to the speed and customizable nature of Firefox. Google reports that over 10 million users are currently using Chrome which one of it’s most potent promotion tools being the heavily trafficked Youtube where the users are asked to download and try the new browser. Google is also expect to approach PC manufacturers in order to get the now out of beta version of Google Chrome installed on new computers before reaching the hands of customers.


December 12, 2008 | Filed Under general, news, tools and resources 

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