Hot on the heels of Microsoft unveiling a Beta version of Internet Explorer 8, Google have decided to launch a web browser, called Chrome, that puts it in direct competition with IE and Mozilla Firefox. The folks in Silicon Valley are coming up with various explanations for the decision. One is to ensure that Microsoft does not grab hold of Google's main audience (the browser would be the way in to Google searches). Another explanation is that Google may be planning a way in to Microsoft's main business of desktop software.
Chrome is an open source browser that has already been released in more than 100 countries purporting to be faster and more stable than others. Google is also expanding its range of desktop software and has come up with “Gears” which means that web applications can run even when the PC is offline.
The launch has had a mixed response with a potential war raging between Google and Microsoft. The browser has, however, been welcomed by Mozilla's John Lily as it would promote innovation in the industry such as in security and in user interfaces. Google have supported the Mozilla Foundation financially in the past.
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