Azrael Strife Posted September 13, 2008 Author Share Posted September 13, 2008 I don't really understand what you're saying, each new browser adheres to the web development standards even more than the previous ones; Chrome achieves over 70% in the Acid3 test, exceeded only by Opera; so, in its first beta it provides better CSS support than any other non-beta browser with the exception of just a single one; also, IE8 also does not too shabby and, IIRC, has a really nice score in Acid2 (I think it passed it completely, 100%).So, as I see it, web developers are seeing themselves greatly benefitted from these new browsers, as each iteration, as I mentioned, greatly improves upon the last one, both in web standards adherence, and in user friendliness (even I was pleasantly surprised by IE8). Also, did I mention Chrome is open source? that means new browsers can emerge from it and improve from it in case you don't like Google being the one in charge of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matri Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 that means new browsers can emerge from it and improve from it in case you don't like Google being the one in charge of it As great as having good alternative browsers available is a good thing, there's such a thing as having too many of a good thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azrael Strife Posted September 14, 2008 Author Share Posted September 14, 2008 In case of browsers, I don't see it that way; you don't use (usually) more than one browser, and no one really forces you to try them all; also, this does not mean 10 more browsers will spawn from Chrome, I think one at most will, eventually. As long as they all adhere to web standards, and they are following the line (even MS!), it'll be pretty much the same to use one or another, just a matter of taste Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorondor Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Well, Azrael, I'm not moaning, mind you Having a choice you do. No contest there. It's the kind of choice you're having that's not as cut and dried one might initially be led to believe. To give you a simple example: only a few days ago at IE's blog web developers were damning their luck for yet another twist in Microsoft's attempt to tame simple PNG transparency. Another IE version ? Yes, time to rework your existing code base yet again to an even more convoluted form. PNG image transparency can be used creatively to accomplish some forward-thinking, appealing designs. The technology has existed for years, it's a non-issue in several browsers; still, chances are no PNGs for you because it is a bad decision for a solution you know will be hard-pressed to maintain year in and year out. So it's great to have a V8 engine, but there's the 30mph speed limit. The fact is most anything vendor-specific is going to be avoided today as a conscious decision by someone building a new cross-browser compatible site. We can have cool content, good design but to the web developer it's core functionality across the board that matters, low maintenance is the ticket. And a traffic ticket to Web 2.0... "License and registration, please" :: "Do you think that's air you're breathing now?" - Morpheus, in Matrix, the motion picture, 1999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorondor Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Sorry for the double post , I only want to share an interesting article I've come across on the state of things browser-wise. :: Five years ! That's a lot of waiting... Stop shuffling your feet M$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FullAuto Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 We'll let you off this time, as it's an interesting article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azrael Strife Posted September 28, 2008 Author Share Posted September 28, 2008 Hey all, just dropping by, and wanted to make Slaughter happy and let him know I'm using Opera and loving it I still love Chrome, but it's sadly not ready yet, Facebook won't work and a few others neither, so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimli Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 By the way, Chrome got an update recently. Some bugfixes included, nothing major. To update, you'll have to click on the wrench button, then About Google Chrome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slaughter Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 Hey all, just dropping by, and wanted to make Slaughter happy and let him know I'm using Opera and loving it I still love Chrome, but it's sadly not ready yet, Facebook won't work and a few others neither, so... Glad to hear it mate! Opera has more compatibility issues with IE specific sites than FF (don't know about Chrome), but luckily they are few and far between (at least for me). It's typically sites that use certain versions of media player plugin or AxtiveX. Make sure you get familiar with mouse gestures, as they're a must have when you get used to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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