Will Google "kill" Mozilla?

12 years ago

It is pretty simple, Google doesn't need them anymore. Google wants a monopoly over web browsers.

I'm not really sure how other web browsers such as Opera get their funding tho.

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PatriciaJ

12 years ago

Google Chrome might be better than Firefox, but whenever I check the stats for any of my sites I find that Chrome has a much lower percentage of users and is usually the 3rd or 4th behind IE, Firefox and in some cases Netscape - depending upon the niche. That may change if more computers and laptops come preloaded with Chrome.

I have IE, Firefox and Chrome on my laptop but mostly use Firefox. The Google search box may be on the initial start up page but after that and in new windows or new tabs I get a Yahoo search box in the browser, which I prefer to Google. So perhaps the answer is there, maybe Mozilla are pre-empting and changing over to Yahoo. Good for them if they are.

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Oswald Luis

12 years ago

Originally Posted by PatriciaJ

Google Chrome might be better than Firefox, but whenever I check the stats for any of my sites I find that Chrome has a much lower percentage of users and is usually the 3rd or 4th behind IE, Firefox and in some cases Netscape - depending upon the niche. That may change if more computers and laptops come preloaded with Chrome.

I have IE, Firefox and Chrome on my laptop but mostly use Firefox. The Google search box may be on the initial start up page but after that and in new windows or new tabs I get a Yahoo search box in the browser, which I prefer to Google. So perhaps the answer is there, maybe Mozilla are pre-empting and changing over to Yahoo. Good for them if they are.

you are wrong,google chrome its the most used web browser now

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Joseph Robinson Banned 12 years ago

Originally Posted by Oswald Luis

you are wrong,google chrome its the most used web browser now

Not according to this website.
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mojojuju 12 years ago

Originally Posted by Oswald Luis

you are wrong,google chrome its the most used web browser now

... according to some sources.
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thebitbotdotcom 12 years ago

Originally Posted by Oswald Luis

you are wrong,google chrome its the most used web browser now

Not according to my statcounter stats...not even remotely close...
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- Mike Anthony 12 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by thebitbotdotcom
  
  Not according to my statcounter stats...not even remotely close...
  
  People in this threade are confused by various news sites with incomplete headlines. Internet Explorer is still the number one browser being used. The Chrome reports relate to Chrome 15 ONLY.
  
  So Chrome 15 compared to say IE8 is more popular but when you add IE7 IE8 and IE9 Internet Explorer in general is widely more popular than Chrome or Firefox
  
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Cool Hand Luke 12 years ago

Originally Posted by Oswald Luis

you are wrong,google chrome its the most used web browser now

:rolleyes:

You are wrong. Get your facts straight before trying to correct anyone again.
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Coffeeconsumer

12 years ago

I like Firefox so much that I'd be prepared to pay for it if I had to, or even put up with integrated advertising.

I'm sure that the heads at Mozilla have the ability to pull a good plan out of the box.

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jwdavis 12 years ago

Me too. Firefox smokes the other browsers, and Chrome is ultra-lame.
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Eddie Titan

12 years ago

Originally Posted by PatriciaJ

Google Chrome might be better than Firefox, but whenever I check the stats for any of my sites I find that Chrome has a much lower percentage of users and is usually the 3rd or 4th behind IE, Firefox and in some cases Netscape - depending upon the niche. That may change if more computers and laptops come preloaded with Chrome.

The types of niches your website's are in and the amount of data you have to work with can skew your 'results' in the wrong direction which will lead to incorrect assumptions :rolleyes:

Originally Posted by Oswald Luis

you are wrong,google chrome its the most used web browser now

It is definitely up there but it is not the most popular web browser, yet. However, from the statistics shown, it won't be long until it consumes its one and only real competitor (Firefox):

Browser Statistics

I prefer Google Chrome.

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PatriciaJ

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Oswald Luis

you are wrong,google chrome its the most used web browser now

Not according to my websites

Originally Posted by Eddie Titan

The types of niches your website's are in and the amount of data you have to work with can skew your data in the wrong direction.

It is definitely up there but it is not the most used web browser yet. However, from the statistics shown, it won't be long until it consumes it's one and only real competitor (Firefox):

Browser Statistics

I prefer Google Chrome.

I am involved in lots of very diverse niches and currently my data is 'skewed' in favour of IE and Firefox. Maybe the use of Chrome is growing but I hope not because Google has too much of a monopoly as it is.

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Mike Anthony

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Eddie Titan

It is definitely up there but it is not the most popular web browser, yet. However, from the statistics shown, it won't be long until it consumes its one and only real competitor (Firefox):

Browser Statistics

Those stats are not reliable across the board as it states on the site

"W3Schools is a website for people with an interest for web technologies. These people are more interested in using alternative browsers than the average user. The average user tends to the browser that comes preinstalled with their computer, and do not seek out other browser alternatives. These facts indicate that the browser figures above are not 100% realistic. Other web sites have statistics showing that Internet Explorer is a more popular browser."

Truth is Internet Explorer is still the most popular (way out ahead) and unlike earlier years its a pretty good browser. liking 9 quite a bit.

StatCounter Global Stats - Browser, OS, Search Engine including Mobile Market Share

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JohnMcCabe 12 years ago

Originally Posted by barickiza

Google says that Chrome is better then Firefox.

Gee, what a shock... :rolleyes:

Kind of like General Motors proclaiming that Chevrolets are better than Fords.
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GarrieWilson 12 years ago

Browser Statistics[/QUOTE]Those stats are HIGHLY skewed.

The people who use w3, are typically technical people. Who tend to use FF or Chrome. Many/Most people use the default browser. (I switched my mom to FF 'cuz FB runs better. She loves that FB.)

My stats still show IE above and beyond the other. Chrome isnt in the running.

I'd like to see Amazon, Yahoo, Google, MSN, ESPN, Wikipedia, Facebook, Youtube, etc. stats.

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- WilsonJ 12 years ago
  
  Ive read it recently that Google has renewed the contract with FF so it will continue to be FF's main search engine..
  and I have started to like Chrome personally..I dont know why..May be due to its simplicity :rolleyes:
  
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Eddie Titan

12 years ago

It looks like other sources indicate IE has the lead

Usage share of web browsers - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Although, stats also indicate that IE has been experiencing a steady decline for years. And, Firefox has started to show consistent decline this year. Google Chrome continues to grow.

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CDarklock 12 years ago

Originally Posted by Eddie Titan

Google Chrome continues to grow.

When you really think about it, Chrome is the only browser people aren't bitching about.
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- thebitbotdotcom 12 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by CDarklock
  
  When you really think about it, Chrome is the only browser people aren't bitching about.
  
  Not necessarily. I have been having problems with Chrome hanging up this week.
  
  I switched back to Mozilla and haven't had any problems...much smoother.
  
  Go figure.
  
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- batchos 12 years ago
  
  I am. It causes my computer to shut down abruptly.
  
  Yes, I enjoy using it because it is fast, but I just don't like restarting my computer every so often.
  
  Originally Posted by CDarklock
  
  When you really think about it, Chrome is the only browser people aren't bitching about.
  
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dsouravs

12 years ago

who cares?

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JackPowers

12 years ago

Why is Chrome better than Firefox? I don't like Chrome as much as FF.

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barickiza 12 years ago

Originally Posted by JackPowers

Why is Chrome better than Firefox? I don't like Chrome as much as FF.

Google says that Chrome is better then Firefox.
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JeanneLynn 12 years ago

Originally Posted by JackPowers

Why is Chrome better than Firefox? I don't like Chrome as much as FF.

I agree. I have both and I love FF.
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Jeremy Stephens

12 years ago

I have been using IE since I first started online YEARS ago, but in the last 6 weeks or so, it just keeps stopping, and restarting which is SO annoying.

I decided to try chrome, and I'm reasonably happy. The thing I don't like is I believe passes alot of data back to google.

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Ace1337

12 years ago

I remember the days when I thought Google was not like other corporations.

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j0b0123

12 years ago

FF still has better plugins for it than Chrome, depending on what you want to do.

If Chrome wanted to totally dominate, all they have to do is to create a browser that can use a different proxy in each open tab all at the same time (no switching). this would be a dominating factor for many in the IM area to make a permanent move - also for software devs to target Chrome rather than IE.

I am not holding my breath on that one, because Google likely sees such a feature as a license to spam accounts, bookmarks etc.

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JustVisiting

12 years ago

So the Google monopoly will extend to web browsers. Even more targeted adverts for the users? More info gathered about your web browsing habits. Do you really want Google to completely dominate the internet? It's not a case of which is the better browser it's the fact we have a choice. Long may we continue to have a choice.

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kenmichaels

12 years ago

What i haven't seen mentioned in this thread.

There are millions and millions of people and companies still running
older operating systems. the older operating systems cannot run
google chrome. If i remember properly even most win xp cannot run it,

That gives both IE and FF a huge leg up, for a long time to come.

OS conversions is a slow process, for large companies, and those in the middle to lower class economic households.

Based on that alone, it will be literally years, before chrome can truly claim
market domination.

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batchos

12 years ago

It runs on my XP machine, but it does shut down abruptly. I thought I had outlet problems until one day I noticed a shut down happened just as I switched from another browser to chrome.

Originally Posted by kenmichaels

What i haven't seen mentioned in this thread.

There are millions and millions of people and companies still running
older operating systems. the older operating systems cannot run
google chrome. If i remember properly even most win xp cannot run it,

That gives both IE and FF a huge leg up, for a long time to come.

OS conversions is a slow process, for large companies, and those in the middle to lower class economic households.

Based on that alone, it will be literally years, before chrome can truly claim
market domination.

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Thomas Buckley

12 years ago

chrome-passes-ie | Apple | Geek.com

i love chrome and im glad people are moving to it

next pc users to mac

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