AND Chrome OS
History
For six years, Google CEO Eric Schmidt has not supported the idea of \u200b\u200bcreating a separate browser. He pointed out that "Google was a small company," and that he did not want to participate in the "painful browser wars." After company founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page hired several Mozilla Firefox developers and created the Chrome demo, Schmidt said, “She was so good that it made me change my mind.”
Initially, Chrome was released only under Windows, later (December 9, 2009) dev- and beta-versions for Linux and macOS appeared. Initially, assemblies for these OSs did not have the full functionality of similar beta versions for Windows (for example, bookmark synchronization), but with the advent of the branch 5.0. * The functionality of assemblies for all OSs became equal.
Announcement
Release
Chrome quickly gained about 1% of the market. After the initial surge, the share of users fell to 0.73% in October 2008. Then it began to grow again, until in December 2008 Chrome again overcame the 1% threshold.
Development
The Chrome development team decided to use the WebKit engine in their browser, as advised by the Android team. Like most other browsers, Chrome was tested internally before release.
The first version of Google Chrome completely passed Acid1 and Acid2 tests, but not Acid3 (only 79/100 tests). Starting with version 4.0, Chrome passes all the tests.
Version History
Features
Google Chrome aims to increase security, speed and stability. And on June 9, 2009, Google Chrome developers in their interview for the unofficial user community outlined a strategy for the further development of their product, which is that the browser will have the highest speed and minimum acceptable functionality, and all additional functions are planned to be implemented using extensions.
Safety
Chrome periodically downloads updates from two black lists (one for phishing sites and one for sites containing malware) and warns the user when he tries to visit a malicious site.
Chrome, as a rule, creates a separate process for each tab in order to prevent a situation in which the contents of one tab has the ability to influence the contents of another (also if the process of processing the contents of the tab freezes, it can be completed without risk of losing data of other tabs ) The tab process is given the least number of privileges, the process can perform calculations, but cannot read or write. Figuratively speaking, the tab is in the sandbox.
Speed
Google Chrome uses a high-performance JavaScript processing engine. Also, Google Chrome can use read-ahead DNS to speed up page loading.
Stability
Chrome uses multi-process architecture, and each tab or plug-in, in most cases, has a separate process. This process, called process isolation, eliminates the possibility that tabs will interfere with each other. Also, an attacker, using one tab, will not be able to spy on what is happening in another, and if a failure occurs on one tab, this will not interfere with the operation of the entire browser - you just need to close this tab.
Name Meaning
One of the options for understanding the meaning of the word “Chrome” is offered by the “New Hacker Dictionary” (quote from the publication: New Hacker Dictionary: Translated from English / Edited by E. S. Raymond. - M.: TsentrKom, 1996), the meaning of the word is determined how (p. 139):
chrome (chrome) [from the automotive industry], n. Additional featuresinserted into the program for greater efficiency and attractiveness from the point of view of a potential buyer, but not adding anything to the program’s functionality. “The three-dimensional icons in our program, of course, belong to the category of chrome, but it's damn pretty chrome!” Usually expresses contempt for such jewelry. Not to be confused with "bells and whistles", which are inserted by the developer into the program to satisfy their own ambitions.
Logo
In 2011, Google Chrome 11 introduced a new flat logo that replaced the previous three-dimensional one, bringing it closer to the new Chromium logo, but in color.
According to Google’s designer Steve Ruhr, “We’ve updated the Chrome logo to better show these feelings. A simple icon embodies the spirit of Chrome - making the web faster, easier, and easier for everyone. ”
Topics
Starting with version 3.0, users can install themes that change appearance browser. A gallery has been created that includes both themes from Google and themes from third parties.
Extensions
Extensions of Google Chrome allow to expand possibilities and functions of the browser. This or that function may be useful for some people, but not for everyone. Extensions allow you to add only the necessary features to Google Chrome, avoiding the accumulation of features that are not used. Google has created a special gallery of third-party extensions.
For the first time, extensions appeared in the stable version of Chrome 4.0, and the gallery was officially opened on January 25, 2010. At the time of opening, it already had 1,500 extensions. All Google Chrome extensions are powered by WebExtensions.
Automatically translate web pages
The page translation function has been available since version 4.1.249.1036 (dated March 17, 2010).
When visiting pages whose language is different from that used in google interface Chrome, a panel appears at the top of the page asking you to translate the web page.
This function uses the Google Translate service. The user can select the language and site, the contents of which are not required to be translated in the future. Also, the user can completely disable the translation function in the settings.
Channels and upgrade process
January 8, 2009, Google introduced another update channel: Stable. Prior to this change, there were only two channels: Beta and Developer. This was done in order to ensure that users get more stable versions faster.
July 22, 2010 Google announced an increase in the speed of updating stable versions of the browser - their release cycle is reduced to six weeks (instead of the previous three months). In this regard, an additional, fourth, update channel is launched - “Canary” (“Canary”, similar to canaries used by miners to monitor hazardous gas concentrations in coal mines), on which risk-related changes will be tested. This channel will be similar to the Developer channel, however, if necessary, it will receive additional updates, so its version numbers will exceed the version numbers of the latter. A separate feature of Chrome Canary is its parallel (independent of any other already installed version) installation on the system and, accordingly, independent updates. Originally available only for the Windows platform [ ] .
Google Chrome automatically updates when it detects a new browser version. The update process takes place in the background and does not require any action from the user. If Google Chrome was open during the update, just close and open the browser to launch the new version.
If the update is available within 2 days, instead standard icons "Setting and google management Chrome ”, the up arrow will be displayed on a green background, 4 days on yellow, 7 days on red. Just click on the icon, select "Update Google Chrome", and click Restart.
Webmaster Tools
Web Inspector: To start, click right click click on any component of the web page and select "View item code." A dialog box appears that indicates the items and resources associated with this component. It is also possible to view the hierarchical representation of the DOM model and the JavaScript console. (To open the JavaScript console, you need to click the middle button at the bottom. On Windows, you can also open the menu Page\u003e Developers\u003e JavaScript Console.)
Task Manager: To start, open the "Page" menu and select "Developers" (in Windows). Select "Task Manager." You can also use the ⇧ Shift + Esc keyboard shortcuts. The task manager shows all the processes running in Google Chrome, and the resources used by these processes (memory, processor, network).
JavaScript debugger: To start, you need to: open the "Page" menu and select "Developers" (on Windows). Select "Debug JavaScript." Will open command line JavaScript debugger that can be used to debug running processes.
Browser Utility Pages
To start, you must: enter any of the following commands in the address bar to view additional information.
| Addresses | Value |
|---|---|
| chrome: // about | List of Service Pages |
| chrome: // accessibility | Availability (?) |
| chrome: // extensions | List of installed extensions |
| chrome: // cache | Show cache contents |
| chrome: // crash (deprecated, not used) chrome: // kill |
Displays a page with a problem message. In the Russian version of Chrome, the message begins with the text “He is dead, Jim!”, “He flew away!” But he promised to return ... ”(in the old versions“ Oh no, we lost her! ”,“ Goofy ... ”) |
| chrome: // credits | Chrome Developments |
| chrome: // dino | A dinosaur game that appears when there is no Internet connection |
| chrome: // dns | Shows DNS records |
| chrome: // flags | Unlock hidden (experimental) features |
| chrome: // flash | View Flash Plugin Information |
| chrome: // histograms | Graphs of various statistical parameters |
| chrome: // inducebrowsercrashforrealz | Cause Google Chrome to crash. For developers to view processes occurring in the system during a crash |
| chrome: // memory | Shows information about the memory used by the application and the tabs. |
| chrome: // shorthang | Call the tab to freeze. For developers to test for freeze protection |
| chrome: // net-internals | Connection Information |
| chrome: // terms | Terms of Service google services Chrome |
| chrome: // version | Version and build number. The analogue is about: |
| view-source: | View page source |
Alternative installers
The main version of the Google Chrome installer for Windows requires an Internet connection, installs the browser only as a system application and is extremely limited in the choice of installation parameters. However, there are also, although not presented on the main download page, alternative installer versions that allow you to install a browser without an Internet connection and / or as a user application.
Usage statistics
Chrome automatically sends browser usage information to Google. Some of the mechanisms for collecting such information may be disabled by the user, and some may not.
| Name | Information sent | When does it work? | Is disconnected? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Installation | A randomly generated character included in the installation program. Used to measure the percentage of successful Google Chrome installations. |
When installing |
Not |
| RLZ identifier | An encrypted string, according to Google, containing non-identifying information about how the browser was downloaded and about the first week of its use. Used to determine the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. Google provides source code to decrypt this string. |
When searching through Google; |
Partially |
| Customer id | Unique identifier, as well as data on the use and failures of the program. Managed by the setting “Help improve Google Chrome by automatically sending usage statistics and crash reports to Google.” Disabled by default | Unknown | Partially |
| hint | During dialing | Partially | |
| Page not found | The text entered in the address bar | When the message "Server not found" | Partially |
| Error collector | Failure Details | Unknown | Partially |
| Spelling correction | All texts entered on the pages. Disabled by default | During typing, or when right-clicking on an error | Partially |
| Google update (Windows) | How often Chrome is used, operating system information and version of Chrome | Unknown | Not |
| Google software update (macOS) |
In March 2010, Google introduced a new way to collect installation statistics. The unique identifier included in Chrome is now only used the first time Google Update is connected to a company’s server. After receiving a response from the server, the identifier is deleted.
T-rex
When there is no Internet connection, the user sees an 8-bit dinosaur. If you press the spacebar on the keyboard, click the mouse or click on the mobile device, then the dinosaur instantly jumps and starts to run across the field among cacti and
Google chrome - A browser that was created based on the free Chromium browser. First public beta for operating system Microsoft Windows came out September 2, 2008, and the first stable version browser - December 11, 2008.
According to StatCounter, a popular web service for traffic analysis, the browser is in first place in the world in popularity, it is used by about 300 million Internet users. This exceeds the rate of its main competitor in the world - Internet Explorer. Google's market share in October 2012 was 33.84%. According to the data provided by LiveInternet, in September 2012, Chrome ranked first in Runet - its share was 22.2%.
“... Despite the significant development of the network, browsers as a platform are not developing at the same pace. With the help of Google Chrome, we try to ensure the development of browsers on the same level with the network. Thus, the network could go to the next stage of development. Browsers need to get better because they are designed at a time when web pages performed completely different functions.
Today, what we use day after day is no longer web pages, but applications. Visitors watch videos, download them, chat with each other, play network games. All this, of course, was not there at the time when the first browsers were created and the network was emerging.
Wouldn’t it be great to start from scratch and create something to meet the needs of modern applications and webmasters? .. "
History of the Google Chrome browser. Why is Google creating a browser?
1. Background and history of creation
Web browser development began on July 25, 2008. On September 1, 2008, Sandar Pichai and Linus Upson announced the release of the Google Chrome browser on the official Google blog. The next day, the first public beta of Google’s browser was released, and most of the browser code was published. The project was called Chromium.
Chromium is an open source web browser designed, according to Google, to provide users with fast, safe and reliable Internet access, as well as a convenient platform for developing and implementing web applications. On its basis, not only the Google Chrome browser is being created today, but also a number of other alternative web browsers.
Often there is confusion between the Chromium and Google Chrome browsers. Despite the similarities, browsers have a number of significant differences. Chromium is a free, open source web browser, while Google Chrome is distributed under its own license and contains a number of non-free elements.
Browser speed
Having set as their goal to develop a fast browser, the developers decided to use open components. WebKit was chosen as the webkit rendering engine, a free webpage rendering engine developed based on the code of the KHTML and KJS libraries used in the KDE graphical environment. It provided the necessary rendering speed, while having a number of other advantages.
With the JavaScript engine, things were a little more complicated. The engines available at that time did not provide the necessary performance or were distributed under closed licenses. Therefore, Google engineers wrote from scratch a high-speed, high-performance V8 engine, which allowed Chromium to become one of the fastest browsers in terms of JavaScript processing at the time the web browser was launched.
V8 executes JavaScript scripts in special “contexts,” which are essentially separate virtual machines. True, only one virtual machine can work in one process, despite the possibility of using multiple threads. In Chromium, this is accomplished with multiprocess architecture, which also improves stability and security, thus realizing the sandbox mechanism.
To speed up access to pages in the browser, the technology of preliminary reading DNS and preliminary rendering of pages (pre-rendering) is used.
2. The advent of Google Chrome
The first beta version of the browser was available in 43 languages. Initially, Chrome was released, released only under Microsoft Windows, later (on December 9, 2009) dev- and beta-versions for Linux and Mac OS X appeared.
Chrome quickly gained about 1% of the market. After an initial surge in users, the share fell to a low of 0.73% in October 2008. Then it began to grow again, until in December 2008, Chrome again overcame the 1% threshold.
Google Chrome aims to increase security, speed and stability. On June 9, 2009, Google Chrome developers in their interview for the unofficial user community outlined a strategy for the further development of their product, which is that the browser will have the highest speed and minimum acceptable functionality, and all additional functions are planned to be implemented using extensions.
Stability and security
In order to increase stability, a multiprocess architecture was chosen. Chrome, as a rule, creates a separate process for each tab in order to prevent a situation in which the contents of one tab has the ability to influence the contents of another (also if the processing of the contents of the tab freezes, it can be completed without risk of losing data of other tabs ) Browser, rendering engine, extensions, plug-ins work in separate processes. Thus, in the event of a malfunction, for example, of the extension, the browser will continue to work in normal mode, issuing a proposal to restart the extension.
Another plus is the ability to instantly free memory when closing one of the components. In particular, when closing a tab, the memory consumed by it will be freed immediately, unlike browsers using a single-processor architecture, where memory clearing when closing a tab takes a little longer. But at the same time, such an architecture has a significant drawback - greater overall memory consumption.
Chrome includes a task manager that lets you see how sites and plugins use the user's memory, processor and Internet channel of the user, as well as shut them down if necessary.
According to the stated aspirations to create the most secure browser, developers pay great attention to the implementation of new protection functions. To ensure security in Chromium, and therefore in Google Chrome, a “sandbox” model was chosen, which allowed to limit the scope for attacking a user computer through the vulnerability used. Google researchers concluded that almost 70% of the threats "work" in the display engine, which interacts with insecure content. That is why the developers transferred all the work of the engine to the "sandbox". The tab process is given the least number of privileges, the process can perform calculations, but cannot read or write.
As a rule, plugins (for example, the popular Adobe Flash Player) are not part of the browser, they use system libraries and therefore cannot be built into the sandbox. On March 30, 2010, Google announced that Adobe Flash would soon be embedded in the browser, eliminating the need for users to download and install it. Flash Player will also be updated automatically. Starting with version 5.0.375.86, Adobe Flash Player has been integrated into the browser.
To protect the user and information, Chrome periodically downloads updates from two black lists (one for phishing sites and one for sites containing malicious software) and warns the user when he tries to visit a malicious site. While loading executable file (for example, with the extension .exe, .dll or .bat), you must first confirm the download by clicking the "Save" button that appears in the download panel. This helps prevent automatic download malware software on computer.
The browser also supports incognito mode. Pages that are viewed in an incognito window will not appear in your browser’s history or search history, nor will they leave other traces on your computer, such as cookies, they are automatically deleted when the user closes this window. However, all files that will be downloaded, or bookmarks that will be created, will remain intact.
Extensions and web applications for Google Chrome
Extensions are small programs running in a browser that add additional functionality, integration with a variety of web services and a number of other features. Extensions of Google Chrome allow you to expand the capabilities and functions of the browser. This or that function may be useful for some people, but not for everyone. Extensions allow you to add only the necessary features to Google Chrome, avoiding the accumulation of features that are not used. Google has created a special gallery of third-party extensions.
For the first time, extensions appeared in the stable version of Chrome 4.0, and the gallery was officially opened on January 25, 2010. At the time of opening, it already had 1,500 extensions.
Applications are interactive websites, much like extensions, but the fundamental difference is that applications can be sold. So way google hopes to attract major players who want to capitalize on their developments. On December 7, 2010, at the Chrome Event, developers of the Chromium browser and Google Chrome announced the launch of the Chrome Web Store, in which it will be possible to install web applications, extensions and themes. At the same time, for the convenience of using the browser on touch screens a special application panel is developed in the browser, adapted for finger control. Application development has about the same capabilities as extension development, but there are additional featuressuch as launching installed applications outside the browser.
3. User Interface and google setting Chrome
Interface
The tab bar is the main component of the interface and is located at the top of the window, and not under the address bar. This change looks quite contrasted in comparison with many other browsers. A tab by dragging and dropping it onto an empty space can be moved to a separate window (the opposite is also possible). By default, the Google Chrome interface includes the buttons: “Back”, “Forward”, “Refresh / Stop loading”, “Add bookmarks to the current page”. The home button can be enabled. Each tab in Google Chrome has its own set of elements, including Omnibox.
One of the hallmarks of Chrome is the page quick access, which can replace the home page and opens when you create a new tab. The quick access page contains the 8 most visited websites (displayed as small snapshots of web pages), recently closed tabs, Chrome tips and bookmark sync. If desired, the user can change the appearance of the page by adding or removing one of the options.
Chrome allows the user to create local shortcuts to applications (namely, their pages). When you launch such a shortcut, the page to which it leads opens in Chrome, but without interface elements (except for the window title).
When downloading a file from a website, a download panel appears at the bottom of the tab, showing the progress of the download. A list of all downloaded files is on the download page.
Starting with version 3.0, users can install themes that change the appearance of the browser. A gallery was created that included both themes from Google and themes from third parties.
By connecting through a google account, you can synchronize for browsers installed on different machines, web applications, autocomplete forms (except for credit card data), bookmarks, extensions, browser settings and themes.
Customization
The Google Chrome Settings window contains three tabs: General, Personal, and Advanced. The tab “Basic” contains the settings: homepage, search engines and browser by default. The tab “Personal materials” contains settings: synchronization of bookmarks, saving passwords, auto-completion of forms, the ability to import data about work from another browser and setting themes. The Advanced tab contains settings: privacy, network, translator, downloads and security.
Options in Google Chrome
After clicking on the “Options” item in the Google Chrome browser menu, we get into the settings window.
This window consists of three tabs: “Basic”, “Personal materials” and “Advanced”.
- The following settings are located on the “Basic” tab: 1) selection of browser behavior at startup (open the main page, restore last pages, open the following pages - you can enter which ones).
2) Homepage setup. Can set home page quick access or specify any specific.
3) Select a default search engine. In addition to Google, you can choose from several suggested ones.
4) The ability to set Google Chrome as the default browser.
- The tab “Personal materials” contains the following settings:
1) Sync. Here you can activate the synchronization between multiple computers. This feature allows you to easily transfer data from one computer to another. Or restore them after moving the system. Read more in the article.
2) Passwords. Here you can specify whether or not to save the entered passwords, as well as to manage already saved passwords.
3) Auto-complete forms. You can write templates for a wide range of text, so that you can easily insert them into text fields (for example, your mailing address or payment card information for online shopping).
4) Data on the work in the browser. At this point, you can import user data from other browsers.
5) Themes. The Google Chrome browser has the ability to change the visual appearance of the browser window. Managing topics and finding new ones is just at this point.
- The Advanced tab contains privacy settings and network connection settings (proxy server).
Configuring privacy consists of the following items: 
There is also a button for setting the content parameters of web pages. It goes there detailed setting what to do with java scripts cookies, pictures, pop-ups.
Logo
In 2011, Google Chrome 11 introduced a new flat logo that replaced the previous three-dimensional one, bringing it closer to the new Chromium logo, but in color.
According to Google’s designer Steve Ruhr, “We’ve updated the Chrome logo to better show these feelings. A simple icon embodies the spirit of Chrome - making the web faster, easier, and easier for everyone. ”
Bookmarks in Google Chrome
In the Google Chrome browser, it is possible to save bookmarks to web pages. They are necessary for quick access to them later.
Bookmarking Methods
- In Chrome, there are pretty convenient ways to bookmark pages. The easiest one - on the page you want to bookmark, look at the right side of the address bar. There is an asterisk icon there: 
If we click on it, the page will be added to bookmarks. In this case, we will be able to create a folder or place a bookmark in previously created folders. folders are necessary in order not to get confused in bookmarks, for them If we click on it, the page will be added to bookmarks. In this case, we will be able to create a folder or place a bookmark in previously created folders. Folders are necessary in order not to get confused in bookmarks, for their thematic distribution: 
- Press CTRL + D (Windows and Linux) and ⌘-D (Mac) on the keyboard.
- Drag the current page from the address bar to the bookmarks bar.
Bookmark manager
There is a bookmark manager for managing bookmarks in Google Chrome. To call it, go to the "Menu" and select the "Bookmark Manager". A page with our folders and bookmarks will open: 
Here you can move bookmarks, move and rename folders, search bookmarks. Also in the "Organize" item you can import bookmarks from other browsers.
Omnibox
Omnibox - the address bar, which is located at the top of each tab and combines the address bar and the search bar. Omnibox redirects the request to the search engine if the address does not comply with the rules for writing the URL - for example, it does not contain periods, slashes, contains spaces at the beginning of the address, etc. When entering search query Google, using the “I'm Lucky” search feature, offers the first URL in the list. Also, the auto-completion list is formed by a search on bookmarks and the history of previously visited pages.
In the browser, you can call various search engines directly from the address bar. To do this, enter the abbreviation for this search engine (for example, the letter “g” for google), then press the Spacebar and enter a search query. Abbreviations for search engines can be set independently. When you visit sites, the browser automatically copies the search query string from there and the next time you enter this site, a search will be automatically offered using its search engine.
Using the omnibox, you can also search on specific sites. In addition to the search query, you can enter the web address of the desired site in the address bar and press Enter to go to this site.
Hotkeys
You can use the following keyboard shortcuts to invoke Google Chrome features.
To work with the current web page, you can use the following keyboard shortcuts.
| Ctrl + P | Print current page |
| Ctrl + S | Saving current page |
| F5 or Ctrl + R | Refresh current page |
| Esc | Aborting the loading of the current page |
| Ctrl + F | Opening the search bar |
| Ctrl + G or F3 | Go to the next search result per page |
| Ctrl + Shift + G, Shift + F3 or Shift + Enter | Go to the previous search result on the page. |
| Middle-click (or scroll wheel) | Turn on automatic scrolling. When you move the cursor, the page will automatically scroll to the appropriate side |
| Ctrl + F5 or Shift + F5 | Refreshing the current page without considering cached content |
| Alt and clicking on the link | |
| Ctrl + U | View the source code of the current page |
| Drag bookmark bar links | Save link as bookmark |
| Ctrl + D | Save the current web page as bookmarks |
| Ctrl + Shift + D | Save all open pages like bookmarks in a new folder |
| F11 | View page in full screen. To return to the normal page view, press F11 again |
| Ctrl and + or scroll the mouse wheel up while holding the Ctrl key | Page Zoom |
| Ctrl and - or scroll the mouse wheel down while holding down the Ctrl key | Page downscaling |
| Ctrl + 0 | Return to normal page scale |
| Spacebar | Scrolling down a webpage |
| Home | Return to top of page |
| End | Go to end of page |
| Scrolling the mouse wheel while holding the Shift key | Scroll left or right |
For six years, Google CEO Eric Schmidt has not supported the idea of \u200b\u200bcreating a separate browser. He pointed out that "Google was a small company," and that he did not want to participate in the "painful browser wars." After company founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page hired several Mozilla Firefox developers and created the Chrome demo, Schmidt said, “She was so good that it made me change my mind.”
Initially, Chrome was released only under Windows, later (December 9, 2009) dev- and beta-versions for Linux and macOS appeared. Initially, assemblies for these OSs did not have the full functionality of similar beta versions for Windows (for example, bookmark synchronization), but with the advent of the branch 5.0. * The functionality of assemblies for all OSs became equal.
Announcement
Release
Chrome quickly gained about 1% of the market. After the initial surge, the share of users fell to 0.73% in October 2008. Then it began to grow again, until in December 2008 Chrome again overcame the 1% threshold.
Development
The Chrome development team decided to use the WebKit engine in their browser, as advised by the Android team. Like most other browsers, Chrome was tested internally before release.
The first version of Google Chrome completely passed Acid1 and Acid2 tests, but not Acid3 (only 79/100 tests). Starting with version 4.0, Chrome passes all the tests.
Version History
Main article: Google Chrome Version History
Features
Google Chrome aims to increase security, speed and stability. And on June 9, 2009, Google Chrome developers in their interview for the unofficial user community outlined a strategy for the further development of their product, which is that the browser will have the highest speed and minimum acceptable functionality, and all additional functions are planned to be implemented using extensions.
Safety
Chrome periodically downloads updates from two black lists (one for phishing sites and one for sites containing malware) and warns the user when he tries to visit a malicious site.
Chrome, as a rule, creates a separate process for each tab in order to prevent a situation in which the contents of one tab has the ability to influence the contents of another (also if the process of processing the contents of the tab freezes, it can be completed without risk of losing data of other tabs ) The tab process is given the least number of privileges, the process can perform calculations, but cannot read or write. Figuratively speaking, the tab is in the sandbox.
Stability
Chrome uses multi-process architecture, and each tab or plug-in, in most cases, has a separate process. This process, called process isolation, eliminates the possibility that tabs will interfere with each other. Also, an attacker, using one tab, will not be able to spy on what is happening in another, and if a failure occurs on one tab, this will not interfere with the operation of the entire browser - you just need to close this tab.
Name Meaning
One of the options for understanding the meaning of the word “Chrome” is offered by the “New Hacker Dictionary” (quote from the publication: New Hacker Dictionary: Translated from English / Edited by E. S. Raymond. - M.: TsentrKom, 1996), the meaning of the word is determined how (p. 139):
chrome (chrome) [from the automotive industry], n. Additional features inserted into the program for greater efficiency and attractiveness from the perspective of a potential buyer, but not adding anything to the program’s functionality. “The three-dimensional icons in our program, of course, belong to the category of chrome, but it's damn pretty chrome!” Usually expresses contempt for such jewelry. Not to be confused with "bells and whistles", which are inserted by the developer into the program to satisfy their own ambitions.
Logo
In 2011, Google Chrome 11 introduced a new flat logo that replaced the previous three-dimensional one, bringing it closer to the new Chromium logo, but in color.
According to Google’s designer Steve Ruhr, “We’ve updated the Chrome logo to better show these feelings. A simple icon embodies the spirit of Chrome - making the web faster, easier, and easier for everyone. ”
Topics
Starting with version 3.0, users can install themes that change the appearance of the browser. A gallery has been created that includes both themes from Google and themes from third parties.
Extensions
Extensions of Google Chrome allow to expand possibilities and functions of the browser. This or that function may be useful for some people, but not for everyone. Extensions allow you to add only the necessary features to Google Chrome, avoiding the accumulation of features that are not used. Google has created a special gallery of third-party extensions.
For the first time, extensions appeared in the stable version of Chrome 4.0, and the gallery was officially opened on January 25, 2010. At the time of opening, it already had 1,500 extensions.
Automatically translate web pages
The page translation function has been available since version 4.1.249.1036 (dated March 17, 2010).
When you visit pages whose language is different from that used in the Google Chrome interface, a panel with a suggestion to translate the web page automatically appears at the top of the page.
This function uses the Google Translate service. The user can select the language and site, the contents of which are not required to be translated in the future. Also, the user can completely disable the translation function in the settings.
Channels and upgrade process
January 8, 2009, Google introduced another update channel: Stable. Prior to this change, there were only two channels: Beta and Developer. This was done in order to ensure that users get more stable versions faster.
July 22, 2010 Google announced an increase in the speed of updating stable versions of the browser - their release cycle is reduced to six weeks (instead of the previous three months). In this regard, an additional, fourth, update channel is launched - “Canary” (“Canary”, similar to canaries used by miners to monitor hazardous gas concentrations in coal mines), on which risk-related changes will be tested. This channel will be similar to the Developer channel, however, if necessary, it will receive additional updates, so its version numbers will exceed the version numbers of the latter. A separate feature of Chrome Canary is its parallel (independent of any other already installed version) installation on the system and, accordingly, independent updates. Originally available only for the Windows platform [ ] .
Google Chrome automatically updates when it detects a new browser version. The update process takes place in the background and does not require any action from the user. If Google Chrome was open during the update, just close and open the browser to launch the new version.
Webmaster Tools
Web inspector: To start, you need to right-click on any component of the web page and select "View item code." A dialog box appears that indicates the items and resources associated with this component. It is also possible to view the hierarchical representation of the DOM model and the JavaScript console. (To open the JavaScript console, you need to click the middle button at the bottom. On Windows, you can also open the menu Page\u003e Developers\u003e JavaScript Console.)
Task Manager: To start, open the "Page" menu and select "Developers" (in Windows). Select "Task Manager." You can also use the ⇧ Shift + Esc keyboard shortcuts. The task manager shows all the processes running in Google Chrome, and the resources used by these processes (memory, processor, network).
JavaScript debugger: To start, you need to: open the "Page" menu and select "Developers" (on Windows). Select "Debug JavaScript." This opens a JavaScript debugger command line that you can use to debug running processes.
Browser Utility Pages
To start, you must: enter any of the following commands in the address bar to view additional information.
| Addresses | Value |
|---|---|
| chrome: // about | List of Service Pages |
| chrome: // accessibility | Availability (?) |
| chrome: // extensions | List of installed extensions |
| chrome: // cache | Show cache contents |
| chrome: // crash (deprecated, not used) chrome: // kill |
Displays a page with a problem message. In the Russian version of Chrome, the message begins with the text “He is dead, Jim!”, “He flew away!” But he promised to return ... ”(in the old versions“ Oh no, we lost her! ”,“ Goofy ... ”) |
| chrome: // credits | Chrome Developments |
| chrome: // dino | A dinosaur game that appears when there is no Internet connection |
| chrome: // dns | Shows DNS records |
| chrome: // flags | Unlock hidden (experimental) features |
| chrome: // flash | View Flash Plugin Information |
| chrome: // histograms | Graphs of various statistical parameters |
| chrome: // inducebrowsercrashforrealz | Cause Google Chrome to crash. For developers to view processes occurring in the system during a crash |
| chrome: // memory | Shows information about the memory used by the application and the tabs. |
| chrome: // plugins | Show installed plugins |
| chrome: // shorthang | Call the tab to freeze. For developers to test for freeze protection |
| chrome: // net-internals | Connection Information |
| chrome: // terms | Google Chrome Terms of Service |
| chrome: // version | Version and build number. The analogue is about: |
| view-source: | View page source |
Alternative installers
The main version of the Google Chrome installer for work requires an Internet connection, installs the browser only as a system application and is extremely limited in the choice of installation parameters. However, there are also, although not presented on the main download page, alternative installer versions that allow you to install a browser without an Internet connection and / or as a user application.
Usage statistics
Chrome automatically sends browser usage information to Google. Some of the mechanisms for collecting such information may be disabled by the user, and some may not.
| Name | Information sent | When does it work? | Is disconnected? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Installation | A randomly generated character included in the installation program. Used to measure the percentage of successful Google Chrome installations. |
When installing |
Not |
| RLZ identifier | An encrypted string, according to Google, containing non-identifying information about how the browser was downloaded and about the first week of its use. Used to determine the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. Google provides source code to decrypt this string. |
When searching through Google; |
Partially |
| Customer id | Unique identifier, as well as data on the use and failures of the program. Managed by the setting “Help improve Google Chrome by automatically sending usage statistics and crash reports to Google.” Disabled by default | Unknown | Partially |
| hint | During dialing | Partially | |
| Page not found | The text entered in the address bar | When the message "Server not found" | Partially |
| Error collector | Failure Details | Unknown | Partially |
| Spelling correction | All texts entered on the pages. Disabled by default | During typing, or when right-clicking on an error | Partially |
| Google update (Windows) | How often Chrome is used, operating system information and version of Chrome | Unknown | Not |
| Google software update (OS X) |
In March 2010, Google introduced a new way to collect installation statistics. The unique identifier included in Chrome is now only used the first time Google Update is connected to a company’s server. After receiving a response from the server, the identifier is deleted.
T-rex
When there is no Internet connection, the user sees an 8-bit dinosaur. If you press the spacebar on the keyboard, click with the mouse or click on the mobile device, then the dinosaur instantly jumps and starts to run across the field among cacti and pterodactyls. The game itself is an endless runner, there is no limit on time or number of points. But you can play the game with the Internet by entering chrome: // network-error / -106 or chrome: // dino / in the address bar
Licenses
The browser is licensed.
The vast majority of browser code is open as a Chromium project under a license like BSD and others.
Reaction
During the launch of the beta version of the browser in the fall of 2008, the press positively perceived the browser from Google. TechCrunch noted that Google has created an excellent browser. PCWorld browser Nick Mediati wrote that the browser meets the needs of a typical PC user, while providing many opportunities for an advanced user. TechHerald journalist Steve Ragan said Google needs to work on improving the browser to compete with Mozilla firefox and Internet Explorer, despite the impressive beta. Walter Mossberg of The Wall Street Journal wrote that Google has managed to create a smart and innovative browser that makes using the Internet faster and easier.
Weaknesses and criticism
Awards
see also
Notes
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- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2019/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
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- Chrome Releases: Dev updates (eng.) - Announcements of test versions of Google Chrome
- Google Chrome Terms of Service
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- More often in Russian it is called actually the translated version of Google Chrome, while the transcriptional version is Google Crome.
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- Web application quick launch
- Work with data
- Process models (eng.). Chromium Developer Documentation (September 3, 2008). Date of treatment September 12, 2008. Archived March 18, 2012.
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- Google Chrome Update
- Alternative (stand-alone) Google Chrome installation file (for Windows) (unspecified) . Date of treatment July 21, 2015.
- Communications between Chromium / Google Chrome and service providers
- Google Chrome Privacy Policy
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- The browser must be downloaded from official site of Google Chrome to disable the RLZ identifier.
- Google Reacts to Some Chrome Privacy Concerns (eng.). Date of treatment September 24, 2008. Archived March 18, 2012.
- Managed by the setting “Help improve Google Chrome by automatically sending usage statistics and crash reports to Google.” Disabled by default.
- Google Chrome Privacy Whitepaper (Current as of Chrome 31.0.1650.48) (unspecified) (November 12, 2013). - "Suggestions for spelling errors. Google Chrome can provide smarter spell-checking by sending text you type into the browser to Google "s servers, ... If the feature is enabled, Chrome will send the entire contents of text fields as you type in them to Google along with the browser's default language. ”Date accessed November 17, 2013.
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Triumphant laurels were prepared for him long before his official birthday was announced. He, like the heir to the billionth fortune, has been in a privileged position since he was born. He did not have to go a long and difficult path to fame, because behind his back was always his great parent -.
Of course, I'm talking about google Chrome browser, the world’s most popular surfing tool today. And this, by the way, it took him less than six years. However, let's talk about everything in order.
Google Chrome: From Idea to First Steps
About 2008, Executive Director of Google Corporation Eric Schmidt I didn’t want to hear about any of my own browser under the brand name of the company. It can be understood: the niche has long been divided. By that time, each user had already found his favorite program, with the help of which he went online. Coming there with your new development, even under such a formidable brand, was extremely dangerous: if Google's new brainchild failed at the stage of presentation to users, it would be a significant blow to the prestige of the search giant.
And yet there were people in the company who believed in the success of the undertaking. In particular, the well-known founders of Google - and. With tremendous financial capabilities, they could afford to create a prototype browser "at your own peril and risk." In other words, the first version of Google Chrome was developed at all without any guarantees that the product will subsequently be approved by the executive director.
The experts hired from Mozilla Firefox did not disappoint: they created a browser so convenient and easy to manage that Eric Schmidt changed his anger to mercy. It was decided to begin full-fledged work in preparation for the release of the program "into the light." The birthday of Google Chrome is officially considered September 2, 2008: it was on this day that the corporation officially announced the creation of a new browser. By the way, it was then that the first beta version was launched, oriented to the Windows OS. The beginning has been made.
Chrome heyday
If you read my notes on the history of other browsers (,), you will notice that each product has come a long way from an unknown program to the “favorite” of millions. Thanks to the company's huge money, the Google Chrome browser almost painlessly and incredibly quickly passed this stage. Already on December 11, 2008, the first stable version was released, after the appearance of which the program immediately won 1% of the market. For a beginner, three months old is simply a fantastic result.
Little technical information
. All versions of Chrome until April 2013 were released based on the Webkit engine. Later, the Blink engine became the basis. Chrome still works on Blink.
Versions for Linux and Mac OS X appeared a year after the official release. Starting with the fifth version, the browser has the same features in all OSs.
Every new release dragged more and more new followers to the side of Chrome. This is not surprising, because the company had almost unlimited possibilities (finance, PR, direct), so it could instantly realize any of its achievements and whims.
It’s completely uninteresting to talk about the history of Google Chrome browser versions. Each new release was pre-planned and thought out, there was no struggle for survival and difficulties. Only constant stable growth and development of ever new market territories. Thanks to such well-coordinated work, very soon the browser came out on top in the world, with 40% of users moving to computers.
Google Chrome Security
And Google has made it a rule to check the security of its browser in the most tried and trusted way -. Those who manage to find a vulnerability in Google Chrome are paid a good amount (Google allocates about $ 3,000,000 for this business). And this idea has borne fruit: in recent years, "ostentatious hacks" (not prosecuted by law, of course) have already been done a lot. Naturally, the developers made conclusions, patched up gaps, and again challenged.
In parallel with each new release, the company constantly pays a lot of money for hacking its product. Say, when these lines were written, information appeared on the Web that the latest release of the program (the 33rd in a row) was successfully hacked twice. For which the "hackers" officially received from the company $ 100,000 and $ 60,000, respectively. Everything is serious enough: the creators do their best to ensure that Chrome is still the most secure browser in the world.
Another one security feature of the Chrome browser is the sandbox. A great solution to fence off a newly opened tab from the rest of the program’s functionality. In other words, an attack from a specific page will not harm the entire software, since all the tabs are software separated. Applications are also placed in the sandbox.
10 Chrome Success Principles
Of course, it would be foolish to argue that the success of Google Chrome consisted only of the high-profile brand glory. This browser really did a lot of revolutionary things, which rightfully earned a place in the pantheon of fame. After a little thought, I chose the 10 main advantages that make Google Chrome so popular. So here is my humble hit chart:
- ~ quick browsing;
- ~ high level of security and the sandbox we have already mentioned;
- ~ minimalism in design, thanks to which maximum space is allocated for displaying directly web pages;
- ~ plugins and extensions, of which in Google Chrome are already abundant and new ones are constantly appearing;
- ~ sync with your account on Google;
- ~ incognito mode, in which the history of visits and cookies is not saved;
- ~ tools for webmasters;
- ~ the presence of dynamic tabs;
- ~ control of failures in the program;
- ~ convenient search string, combined with the address (the so-called Omnibox).
What is there in the future?
It is clear that at this stage far from the full potential of the Google Chrome browser is revealed. Given Google’s literally manic desire to centralize everyone, it’s worth predicting many more revolutionary breakthroughs and changes.
In particular, you can expect a lot from Chrome OS, which has already gained fame as a destroyer of familiar foundations. It seems to me that Google Chrome is just beginning to show its capabilities, and in the future we will more than once be delighted with its new achievements. This is a browser that can handle the most daring discoveries.
Google Chrome is a product of one of the most powerful Google search engines. The date of foundation of the corporation is 1998. The browser "Chrome" from "Google" begins to work in 2008. Gaining its audience at a good pace, it is becoming one of the most popular browsers for computer and mobile devices. Now the number of its users totals hundreds of millions of people. The browser is used on almost every second computer in the world. Let us consider in more detail what “Chrome” is, how to install it correctly, and what capabilities it has.
Google Corporation. Start
Everyone knows that Google is, first of all, search system. Today, Google is a huge multinational corporation with offices in many countries, and the main one is in the United States.
And it all started back in 1996. Two California students - Sergey Brin and Larry Page - were engaged in a research project designed to develop new technologies for the digital universal library. In the course of research, students studied the mathematical properties of the then existing World Wide Web. So their search robot was created, which found the necessary sites, offered a list of them, evaluating, first of all, the importance of information, and not the greatest number of a certain word that appears on the site, as the existing search engines did then.
After that, investors were found for such a brainchild of students. The new search engine, having undergone many improvements, began to quickly win the hearts of users.
The birth of a new browser
What is chrome? At first, the Google Corporation’s management did not even think about creating a new browser, because the niche was already quite filled. And frankly, the creators of a powerful corporation were afraid of the loud failure of the browser project. But, having powerful financial capabilities, they decided nevertheless to try to outline the project and submit it to the management for judgment. Oddly enough, it was approved - due to its simplicity, comprehensibility and pleasant use.
In autumn 2008, the first version of the Google Chrome browser for the Windows operating system was released. Thanks to the huge budget invested in the new brainchild, the browser quickly overcomes the path from the unknown to the very popular.
Google Chrome Browser. What it is
The browser "Chrome" from the corporation "Google" is developed on the basis of the free browser Chromium, which is the "father" of many existing browsers. The developers of the program decided to use the Webkit engine as the basis of its work, but in 2013 the Google Chrome browser switched to the Blink engine.
Now the Google Chrome browser positions itself as a simple, fast and safe software product. Of course, he proves this with his popularity, convenient, not cluttered interface, high level security, which can be discussed separately, with many applications and extensions for every taste. It can also be noted that a browser such as Chrome does not stand still, constantly improving its many services.
Advantages of the Chrome browser
Following the saying, “Everything ingenious is simple,” Google Chrome has many advantages that have given it such popularity. Among them, one can note quick browsing, and a minimalistic design in which nothing distracts from the web page.
If you do not want to see browsing history after use, privacy will be ensured by the incognito mode. Due to the fact that the search bar is combined with the address, there is no need to enter the full address of the site. To synchronize user data, Google connects these data with each other, storing them on a cloud server. If necessary, you can log into your account from any computer and get access to bookmarks and the necessary information. This handy feature is useful if the browser is deleted.
Monitoring a program failure will not allow you to interrupt work at the wrong time. Also pleasing is the versatility of the browser for all operating systems. Probably, many people know that "Chrome" is a browser that can be installed on any operating system and electronic device. To ensure the security of its users, Google Chrome maintains a black list of malicious sites, and also notifies of a possible threat when going to a particular unknown page. This browser has many advantages, but the main thing in the work of Chrome is its high speed.
Installation
Downloading the Google Chrome browser for free. Best to do this with official page. Before downloading, make sure that your device meets the system requirements. So, Windows for "Chrome" should begin with the seventh version. Intel processor Pentium should be in the fourth or later generation. To install Chrome on a mobile device on android based, you should use a version of the operating system that could not be earlier than Android 4.1. The iOS system must begin with 9 and later.
After installation file "Chrome" is downloaded for free, you must click the "Run" or "Save" button. Then double-click to start the saved installed file and use the Google Chrome browser.
Import settings
If necessary installed browser Google Chrome you can import user settings from other browsers, after which information such as the start page, browsing history, bookmarks, and account passwords will be available.
Before importing, you need to close all open browsers, run "Chrome", in its right top corner go to the settings menu, which is shown as three vertically arranged dots. Click "Bookmarks", then "Import bookmarks and settings" and select the browser from which you want to import data. If the list does not contain the browser you need, you need to export bookmarks from it to HTML format, and then select "HTML file with bookmarks" when importing to Chrome. When you click the Import button, all settings from the previous browser will be moved to Chrome.
Update
Chrome browser is updated automatically upon reboot or in the background. But when the state is always on, you can skip updating it. To see if a newer version of Chrome is available, you need to pay attention to the color of the indicator on the menu "Settings and management of Google Chrome" in the upper right corner of the screen. Green will mean that the new version was released about two days ago, orange - four days ago, red - seven days ago.
To update "Chrome" manually, you need to open a browser, go to the "Setup and control" Google Chrome "menu, select the" Update Google Chrome "position (the absence of such a position means that the browser version is already new) and click" Restart ". All open windows and bookmarks in the browser will be saved and loaded automatically when you restart it. Restart can be delayed by clicking the "Not Now" button.
Delete
If you need to remove the Chrome browser, you need to exit it, go to the control panel of your operating system (in the lower left corner). Then open “Options (Settings)”, select “Applications”, find “Google Chrome” and select the action “Delete” (for Windows 8 and 10). For Windows 7 or Vista, in the Options menu, select Control Panel, then go to Uninstall a Program or Programs and Features. Double-click to click on Google Chrome. The browser will be deleted by clicking the "Delete" button.
To clear the profile data, you must click "Also delete data about the work in the browser." But if you synchronize the data and re-enter your Google account, some of your information will be available, since it is stored on the Google server. To clear everything completely, you need to clear the story. You can do this by going to the menu "Configure and manage Google Chrome", then select " Additional tools”, And then“ Delete browsing data. ” Having specified the required time range, check the boxes for the type of information that you want to delete, then click "Clear History".
Applications and Extensions
The Google Chrome browser offers a ton of different extensions, plugins, and applications for users, both paid and free. In fact, thanks to the extensions for every taste, you can design the Chrome browser for yourself. You can find the necessary application or extension in the official online store.
If extensions are adding and improving browser functions, then applications - separate programsthat work right in the browser.
How to add, remove an application or extension
To add extensions or additions to the Chrome browser, you need to select "Extensions" or "Applications" in the left column in the Chrome online store. Then choose what you need from the catalog that opens, and you can use the search. Close to desired application or extension, the Install button will appear. If you add an extension, then you need to check what data it will have access to, then click "Install extension". Thereafter installed applications Chrome will appear on the launch bar, and the extensions that appear can be seen as buttons on the Chrome toolbar.
To remove an unnecessary extension, you need to go to the menu "Settings and management" Google Chrome "", then select the item "Additional tools" and from it - "Extensions". In the list that opens, select the extension to remove and click on the "Remove from Chrome" button, then click "Delete" again. The application can be removed from the "Toolbar" on the desktop.
Useful Extensions and Applications
Those who keep up with the times have long been using convenient and useful extensions and applications in their browser. Their functionality can be diverse - from work assistants to games and entertainment. Let's look at some interesting extensions and applications from Google Chrome:
DataSaver - your faithful assistant in saving traffic. It has the function of compressing loaded pages, text and images. It is very convenient for mobile devices. It is already built-in in the version for Android or iOS (“Settings” - “Traffic Saving”).
Quick Notes is a notepad that pops up online as a window according to your requirement. It helps to instantly record the thought that visited you on any web page.
XTranslate - this extension will provide instant translation of both individual words and entire web pages, just select the necessary text.
Gmail Offline - allows you to work with mail in the absence of the Internet. True, it is still necessary to receive and send letters. But you can type the answer slowly.
Save to Pocket - saves a web page for later reading, while cleaning up ads and unnecessary elements, leaving only text and an image. The page will be saved in the cache and will be accessible even without the Internet.
Finally
So what is Chrome? This is a modern and useful browser. The review of popular applications and extensions for it can be continued indefinitely. However, it is up to you to decide which application or extension you need. A large selection, their diversity and accessibility to the Google Chrome browser makes our life easier and brighter, helps in work, study or allows us to pass the time for game applications.