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I have a somewhat resource challenged laptop. OK it's a P4 "M" running 1.8 Ghz, with a gig of memory, but that just doesn't seem to cut it anymore under Windows, especially with Firefox gobbling up 100's of meg's of memory with multiple tabs open. The laptop is well overdue for a Format C: and a fresh reload, but <groan> that's such a PITA. That's why I usually run Ubuntu for browsing, and revert back to Windows for stuff that has to have Windows.
Anyway, I just downloaded Google Chrome & gave it a whirl, and everything feels quick & nimble again in Windows. Lextreme pops up almost instantaneously, as do the other forums I frequent. It "feels" like a fresh reload, without all the hassle.
I haven't given Chrome a good thrashing yet, and it's still a beta product, but I LIKE what I've seen so far.
So for any of you who are struggling with Firefox or IE, with less than a Core 2 Duo or Quad setup, give Chrome a try.
Anyway, I just downloaded Google Chrome & gave it a whirl, and everything feels quick & nimble again in Windows. Lextreme pops up almost instantaneously, as do the other forums I frequent. It "feels" like a fresh reload, without all the hassle.
I haven't given Chrome a good thrashing yet, and it's still a beta product, but I LIKE what I've seen so far.
So for any of you who are struggling with Firefox or IE, with less than a Core 2 Duo or Quad setup, give Chrome a try.