Haven't tried Chrome yet. I have firefox, but dont use it often...i'm one of those apparent luddites who dont understand why IE isnt good enough...i dont have any problems with IE, and all the plugins are overwhelming for firefox..PLUS how do I know i can trust them????

The plug-in issue is easily solved: don't install them. ;-)

Chrome's security features seem to address those issues very well, in a fashion similar to what they're doing with tabs.

As far as IE being inadequate, that depends on how you use your browser, and for many many people, it's perfectly fine, especially now that Microsoft has fixed many of the horrible habits earlier versions had in rendering CSS. However, I can't think of anyone who wouldn't benefit from a faster browser. That still may not be sufficient reason to switch.

Unfortunately, there are still lots and lots of folks who can't switch to another browser. Loads of web-based apps are still hard-coded to work in IE. So, really, unless you relish the idea of getting cozy with multiple browsers, you may still be best off with the old standby.

I use Firefox when I can but have a number of IE-dependant apps that I have to run daily, so I end up running both most of the time. Not sure I'm ready to throw another apps into that mix.

And I'm still trying to find an acceptable solution for having your shortcuts (favorites, links, whatever ya want to call 'em.) spread across a handful of browsers. There needs to be a single place to store them online, but I couldn't get comfy with del.ico.us.

And I'm still trying to find an acceptable solution for having your shortcuts (favorites, links, whatever ya want to call 'em.) spread across a handful of browsers.

Man, I'm with you on that one! There should be a solution that isn't tied to a browser, and I also agree that del.ico.us isn't it. I can't remember the last time I logged onto my account.

You have my sympathies with regard to being shackled to IE. Even if I was an IE fan, M$ made up my mind for me when it stopped updating the app for Macs.

Chrome is good but not great. Its usefulness is limited (for me) until it gets a sidebar. I use my (bookmarks) sidebar all the time and get frustrated without it.

Chrome does seem to be faster, though.

Jim, based on what I read about the development team's philosophy, you're not likely to ever see a Chrome sidebar, at least not from Google. They didn't even want to provide a bookmark bar across the top of the window. They're going for the minimalist look that's typical of Google's software.

But I wouldn't be surprised if a plug-in appears that adds sidebar functionality.

It's funny how people want different things in their software. I never use a sidebar with my browsers. But it's not a test of fellowship. ;-)

I've been visiting the site of a sidebar non-user? I wish you had put that info in a subtitle. Wait... I don't use one, either.

I've recently been using Safari, though Firefox is my first choice. I haven't had a compelling desire to try Chrome; I fear my brain might randomly dump something critical to make room for new knowledge.

I suspect that most people are not sidebar freaks as I am. If that were the case, Chrome would probably have one already. And you're probably right, someone with similar freakish tendencies to me, who also has mad dev skills, will have to code it for that to exist.

So, tell me, how do people survive without all those bookmarks so near to hand?

So, tell me, how do people survive without all those bookmarks so near to hand?

It's not a pretty sight, but we somehow manage to survive. ;-)

Kelly, since you're a Mac user, it's a good thing you haven't felt compelled to try Chrome. ;-)

I've been using Chrome for almost a week and now and am thoroughly impressed with its speed.

If I could just figure out why Javascript isn't working properly in IE, Firefox or Chrome, I'd be a happy camper.

Donna, I don't know which operating system you're using, but the problem could be with your OS and not your browsers (especially since the problem doesn't seem to be browser-specific). You might want to check to see if there's an OS patch or upgrade that addresses a Javascript issue.

My computer is still on dial up so it's so frustratingly slow. I would switch to chrome if it were faster but on the other hand, I love my firefox add ins (like spell checker!) so maybe not!