Ahh, their taking over the world!!! And taking everyone's employees!
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/09/21/google_browser_hirings/
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/09/21/google_browser_hirings/
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Wow - Google is getting bolder, isn't it? First the revolutionary search engine, then the additions to it (image/news/etc. search), then GMail, now this? How long can this continue?jet3004 said:
iMeowbot said:
Wow, I'd love to get one of those...Those holes look like the wrapper on an Aero bar...Those in Canada and the UK know what I am talking about.
But seriously..When this browser comes out, do you think there will be a Mac OS X version???
All your web search are belong to us
USG...United States of Google?
I suppose that's the next logical step...
Muhahaha!
applemacdude said:
USG...United States of Google?
I suppose that's the next logical step...
Muhahaha!
Nestlé used to sell those here (named Choco-Lite) but then they took them awayjet3004 said:
And the Kit-Kats here are made under license by Hershey and taste wrong. Yay for importers. And yummy junk food.We don't even really know that the project is a browser so far. Two of the names named so far are more into Java in the core and server end of things, and even Joe Beda isn't only into GUI development. All of them do seem to have virtual machine environments in common, and I've been wondering what they might do in the OS and VM arena ever since they hired Rob Pike.
Here is what I want the Google Browser to be. I want it to use the Konquer engine (like Safari), and release it for Windows. That way, Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X will have a Konquer based browser.
And if you want to know where to get it on Linux: Ever heard of KDE?
And if you want to know where to get it on Linux: Ever heard of KDE?
I have a GMail account and to be honest, I was a little dissappointed with the UI - things are not where you'd expect them, and generally, I have to search for things. The 1 gig feature is where they got it right though, and that's pretty much what generated the hype, as well as being able to use Google's search.
Safari's a great browser, and it's kind of going through the paces right now - hopefully 2.0 will have a lot of the kinds worked out. Plus - the guy who worked on Longhorn's UI? I'm sure he's a very talented developer, but . . . well, that interface kind of looked like crap. It'll be interesting to see what comes up though.
Safari's a great browser, and it's kind of going through the paces right now - hopefully 2.0 will have a lot of the kinds worked out. Plus - the guy who worked on Longhorn's UI? I'm sure he's a very talented developer, but . . . well, that interface kind of looked like crap. It'll be interesting to see what comes up though.
bentmywookie said:
I think the UI for GMail is decent. The searching is nice... Plus they added a few things that make it even better like "star" email... It makes important emails easier to find without searching.
The 1 Gb is what it's all about. It's going to change the way everyone else does business. .Mac... Why? They don't even give you 1Gb with a paid subscription.
GMAIL is impressive and is making Google tons of money. I could smack myself for never realizing this...A Google web browser was bound to happen, ESPECIALLY after Gmail. I am going to say that when it does come out, it is going to be very impressive because it is probably going to incorporate everything that is listed here: http://www.google.com/options/index.html, integrated with GMAIL, and of course, their search bar. I say it will be pretty nice...Only if it comes in an OS X version, though. But it would make a nice alternative for PC users.
I actually love the simplicity of the Gmail interface. It's not cluttered with heavy graphics, because of this it is very fast. Auto-fill of address field from contacts, the way e-mails are grouped and displayed as "chats". I love it!bentmywookie said:
A browser is just a browser. With so many decent browsers out, I don't see how another browser would be better than FireFox, for example. The only reason to make a Google browser or OS is to make sure you're completely absorbed into the Google world.....Google browser, Gmail, Google browser, plus those Google options/helpful sites. They want your entire web experience to go through them, and I think its smart on their part, but unless their browser can walk both my dogs and do my assignments, I don't see the allure of a browser better than Firefox, unless Firefox development transforms it into utter trash.
i dont think anything could replace safari. but to have a windows based google browser would be great. i already install the google bar on everyone's computer that i touch that is not mine (cause mine is a mac of course) so wouldnt it be easier to just use a google browser? especially if gmail ever gets out of beta and people begin using it on a regular basis. integrating gmail into a browser could prove to be a good interface. especially for people who get way to much mail and actually want to keep it and search through it later (yes, i actually know people like that).
Abstract said:A browser is just a browser. With so many decent browsers out, I don't see how another browser would be better than FireFox, for example. The only reason to make a Google browser or OS is to make sure you're completely absorbed into the Google world.....Google browser, Gmail, Google browser, plus those Google options/helpful sites. They want your entire web experience to go through them, and I think its smart on their part, but unless their browser can walk both my dogs and do my assignments, I don't see the allure of a browser better than Firefox, unless Firefox development transforms it into utter trash.
I sort of agree. But competition brings the best out in people, maybe it will make firefox even better.