I deleted Google Chrome!!!

[RedRide]

A few days ago, after hearing so much about the google chrome browser, I decided to install it and see what all the great opinions on the net of it were all about.

I should add that I am using IE8 and it never gives me any problems so, I never made chrome my default.

However, after living with it for a couple of days, I deleted it.
It is a complete joke and full of spyware, etc
I was also not any faster than IE8 is.

Today, I put out the remainder of the spyware fires that chrome installs!

Can someone please tell me what is so great about chrome?
Do people not know about the spyware content of it?
Besides, it is not nearly as full featured as IE8.

[Kioshi]

I'm unaware of the spyware stuff you are mentionin.

I love Chrome. I went from IE to Firefox to Chrome.
Smooth sailing for me.

[why?]

sounds like you downloaded it from someone not google. I didn't know anyone still used internet explorer.

I use both Firefox and Chrome, depending. Chrome is a great browser that loads faster and deals with each tab individually. Firefox is almost as good, but I have been using firefox forever, and it is not attached at the hip to a company that wants to know everything.

and full featured means slow.

[eTiMaGo]

I use Chrome for personal/fun stuff, but Firefox is just more flexible for work.. when it doesn't crash for no reason :p

As for IE, well... I use it... to download FF after reinstalling a PC

[Altitude]

Use Firefox most of the time. Tried and didn't like Chrome. Still use IE8 from time to time (it's gotten a bad rap IMHO)

[RedRide]

Originally Posted by Altitude

Use Firefox most of the time. Tried and didn't like Chrome. Still use IE8 from time to time (it's gotten a bad rap IMHO)

I agree.... there are many MS haters out there who wll not give IE whatever credit it deserves.

For those who are not aware of the chrome spyware.... I can just wager that it''s evident that you most likely have much (other) spyware on your sys that you are also not aware of.

The spyware that chrome installs is a data collecting spyware of your browsing history that runs in the background. Then, it automaticlly updates chrome with additioal "ads", etc based on ther data it collects on you. The chrome/google updater runs at every sys startup!
Who knows who else gets your data outlining your habits!
Even when you uninstall chrome, it still runs the data collection spyware and reports back to google at a sys startup unless you manually remove the updater/spyware.

Yes, there is never complete privacy ion the net. However, one does not leave the front door unlocked and tell the thieves where you keep your valuables and private info.

BTW, I signed out of google and you tube a while ago!
For the unaware............:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/busine...HOQ_story.html

[cali yaris]

My habits are boring; they can have them.

[cali yaris]

The move will help Google better tailor its ads to people’s tastes. If someone watches an NBA clip online and lives in Washington, the firm could advertise Washington Wizards tickets in that person’s Gmail account.

I'd much rather see a targeted ad (sometimes they are actually something I'd be interested in) than a totally random ad like you would see on TV. I don't need to ever see an ad for diapers, fast food or impotence drugs, for example. That is a waste of advertiser money, energy and resources.

ok, so besides "I don't want them to do that", what is the real danger here to me as a user? I'm unclear on that.

[RedRide]

So, you freely give up your browsing privacy for the sake of a little covienence?
Why would anyone like giving companys the privilage of bombarding them with "taylored" ads?

Personally, I try to ingnore every ad on the net...... except for yours of course.

[Kioshi]

they can collect my data on viewing japanese websites and car porn...

[yarisugi]

Originally Posted by Kioshi

they can collect my data on viewing car websites and japanese porn...

Fixed

[RedRide]

Can google come to you house to observe you?
How about installing hidden cameras in your house? You got nothing to hide...... right?
It would seem that some here have no sense of privacy. IMO this is absolutly appalling!

When I uninstalled chrome, I was asked if I would fill out a short survey.
One of the very revealing questions was if I was concerened about the google chrome spyware.
Of course I answered yes!
If one is not part of the solution, they are indeed part of the problem!

There is a time and place to let corporations know of you preferences.
Via spyware in a web browser/OS is definately not one of them!

[Kioshi]

Originally Posted by yarisugi

Fixed

お前絶対無理だな！！笑



@ RedRide - Well Google technically goes around taking snapshots of people, their houses, etc.

Last year, Google presented a concept with the Android phone where you can control the lights in your room....IIR

Privacy is still there, you can choose to opt out. Google never has forced anyone to give information. People read the fine lines and click "Agree"

IE i tend to get viruses. Their security isnt as strong as FireFox or Chrome, imo.

But if it works for you, go for it

Our past and present experiences takes a huge factor in what we use to surf the web.

[RedRide]

I read evey line of info when installing a program and I never opted into spyware or data collectiong.
I had no oportunity to opt out of any spyware while still intsalling chrome.

In any event chrome is just basic browser that is no faster than IE8.
I'm not a great MS fan but I not stupid enought to cut off my nose to spite my face.

BTW, I just cancelled a (new) credit card (it was from the bank of america that I did no really apply for as they purchased the account fron a bank that previously held the account) because they said I opted for electronic statements. I only registered for online banking where it was clearly stated that I could opt to receive eletronic statments "later" which I never did. I scoured every line for any hint of it.
What they did not say that agreeing to online baking also is agreeing to electronic statements without even mentioning electronic statements.

What some companies are currently doing wiith eletronic signtures is bordering on being ilegal, it is certianlly not honest and definately misleading!!

[Kioshi]

Originally Posted by RedRide

I'm not a great MS fan but I not stupid enought to cut off my nose to spite my face.

Hahaha, point taken.

I probably do have an older version. It was in install file i saved on my external hard drive and use that to install Chrome.

I'm always reluctant to update any firmmare...they usually have more security features holding a lockdown on my choices (OTA updates for smartphones )

[RedRide]

Yes, IE it the top rated browser spyware is being use for as it's stiil the world most popular browser just like most viruses are written for windows as it's the most populat OS

However IE does not come with spyware out of the box as chrome does

The washington post article as much as it sounds scary is nothing more than a marketing scheme designed to scare you into buying anti spyware and anti virus software

I'm sorry but I refuse to beleive one corporation defending another. It's like a politician defending a member of his own party no matter how guilty they are of something. Most all newspers anymore are just coporate rags and they are not socially conscious.

BTW, I would be very careful about ignoring those who may yell "fire" as it just may cause you you to burn one day.

[cali yaris]

So, you freely give up your browsing privacy for the sake of a little covienence?

Sure, why not? As I said before, "I just don't like it" is a fine answer for you and I respect it. BUT, my question about the real danger hasn't been addressed. What is the real danger to me of my browsing activity being recorded, with my permission?

And I did not say that my whole life is open for review, nor would I be comfortable if it was. You can try to translate one form of privacy into another if you like, but they are not the same.

Do you not drive on the freeway or through intersections because there are freeway and intersection cameras? or go into a bank, or convenience store, or enter any mall?

This argument can get silly very quickly. I'd like to keep it focused on internet browsing per the OP's topic. ok?

[cali yaris]

Further, you are going to get ads. Are you saying targeted ads with (hopefully) more relevant content are worse than random ads? That makes no sense, given that you are going to be exposed to ads anyway.