Google Chrome-Way to copy Safari

I was just watching a video on youtube about Google Chrome because i wanted to see what all the fuss was about. the more i watched the more i could not believe how Google completely copied Apples "Safari" web browser. I would like to know your opinions on it.
-charlie

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Permalink Reply by Eric Fox on June 23, 2009 at 6:00pm: Honestly, I think Chrome is the next big browser. Most people can agree that IE is dead, though not buried, as it still comes with all versions of Windows. Opera is still going strong, though I've personally had compatibility issues with it, mostly involving games and videos. Firefox is the strongest browser at the moment -- with all of the open source add-ons and security features -- while being one of the most compatible.

However, Chrome is not the best right now. True, it was made using the same software Apple used for Safari. Chrome is not copying Apple, though. The choice to use Apple software for the main base of the browser was a choice to side with Apple in terms of future compatibility. As of right now, though, they are still playing a game I like to call "Compatibility Catch-Up" which they won't be through with for some time. All new browsers must play this game unless they outright copy another browser or use another browser to run their "skin" program.

So, for the moment, I will be running Firefox, but I keep Chrome installed and updating, and I check back as often as I can, because I know this will be the future, with many, many people copying them.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Alucard on June 24, 2009 at 5:42pm: i let IE die off 4 years ago, i haven't liked it since 6.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Naruto on June 24, 2009 at 4:17pm: Yep Google Totally Copied Safari. One Of The Many Reasons Why I Hate Chrome Also On My Rig, Firefox Is Still Faster Than Both.

Jeez, Doesnt Anyone Have Any Ideas Of Their Own Anymore?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Michael Brodt on June 24, 2009 at 9:23pm: The thing about Chrome is that each tab is a separate process, sandboxing each page so it doesn't necessarily take down the whole browser. Other than that, is really is just another webkit browser. Not bad though... I'll be interested to see which is the better route to preventing crashes: each tab is a separate process as Chrome does, or isolating plug-in's (That means you Flash!) so they don't take down the browser like Safari 4 in Snow Leopard does.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jonathan Cusaac on June 25, 2009 at 7:48am: Well to tell the truth I completely agree.. Google did copy them and a good bit from Firefox and IE 8 BUT they did go into partnering with both company's so there is a possibility they helped with in the process but no one knows... till there is more info leaked based on what this company is doing no one will know. I personally thing google should have sucked it up and made their own browser based on their OWN coding and design rather then someone elses but that's just me...; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Eric Fox on July 1, 2009 at 9:29am: Now, we all know that's never going to happen. Google is all about copying what works best. That's how the entire search engine started. They noticed people liked search engines but didn't like certain aspects of them and thus made a generic engine with a few changes. Overtime, though, it has grown into one of the best web-based search engines. There is nothing saying Google won't pull off the same thing with Chrome. It is starting as a generic browser with a few changes. Input is everything, and the more people use Chrome, the more input they get and the better the browser will become.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Kayla Teets on July 1, 2009 at 6:14pm: Actually, Google Chrome didn't copy Safari. If it did, they'd have the same name. [/smartasscomment]

I use Google Chrome and Fire Fox.
I like the speed of them and the add-ons as well.
Many things copy many things. Everyone is guilty of copying.
Every idea, thought, statement has repeated itself. History repeats itself.
Plus, in your opinion it is a copy of Safari. But to others it may not be.
You can only say that because you are accustomed to Safari.
And the only way you can truly criticize the browser, is if you have used both thoroughly.
Just hearing someone/seeing someone elses experience, cannot truly be served as your own to build an accurate opinion.
But even so, your opinion doesn't state fact.

To be honest, if you don't like something. Don't use it. That's my motto.
If you don't like a web browser, don't use it unless you are required to.
We all have our own preferences and certain things are designed for certain things.
And we should just use what's best for us and our activities.

I prefer Google Chrome and Safari both.
They're both cool, sleek, fast, modern, futuristic and hassle-free.
ANYTHING is better than IE.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by macman on July 3, 2009 at 8:14pm: yeah but it doesnt integrate with mac as well as safari; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by John Silver on July 4, 2009 at 9:05am: I HATE sufari it's ugly and clunky. I have been wishing for a minimalistic browser since forever and I am glad Google finally did it.

Firefox used to be minimalistic but now it's feature over-packed, clunky, junk. And thanks for all that extra security that confuses the shit out of all my clients.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Amanda Thomas on August 30, 2009 at 5:49pm: Google Chrome has copied some parts of Safari but there are parts of its interface that are different from each other by far but they're both decent web browsers :); ▶ Reply to This