Evidentally, changes are afoot on google Chrome--and very soon. The author of the techcrunch piece hypothesizes that Google is on the precipice of unleashing "extension support to rival that of Firefox."
"Based on what I’m reading, developers will be able to add icons to the Chrome toolbar (likely what the image above represents), add temporary icons inside the Chrome address bar (think: RSS icon), allow users to customize the extensions, and developers will apparently even be able to implement their own versions of 'standard browser pages such as the New Tab page.'"
Furthermore, Gmail Checker "will use badging, tagging a number to the icon to let you know how many unread items you have."
"The key for all of this though appears to be to show developers just how easy it is to make your own extension for Chrome. That’s what many of the images below represent, an easy “hello world” extension that can apparently be built in just a few steps. With speed no longer its strong suit, extensions are perhaps the last great feature Firefox has a stranglehold over. If Google gets it way, that could soon change."
Obviously, if these changes come to fruition, it could mean yet another shake-up in the bruising browser battle, which has already been heated, competitive, and tumultous. Stay tuned, b/c it ought to be interesting.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009
Celebrating another momentous anniversary
November 9th--ring any bells? Well, for those in the computer world, it sure does. On that date, 2004, Firefox came into existence. there is a nice little summary of their evolution on techcrunch. The author loves the browser, and he traces the developments that led to its creation, starting with the rise of the Mozilla browser. Then he details its demise and the elevation of Internet Explorer, concluding with the advent of Firefox. It's compelling history,and interesting to note how much many internet-related things change so very much in such a relatively short period of time. It's also a good luck at the competition amongst the browsers, and an ode to Firefox, a reminded that competition drives innovation in the tech world. And, often, we benefit.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Idea for website
Well, I really couldn't come up with anything for a website. But, awhile ago, two of my best friends and I were drinking, alot, and bantered back and forth about starting our own bar. So, since this is just fantasy, anyway, I figured I'd run with that idea. It leaves room for creativity, since it's in the abstract realm. Plus, it's fun. So, I'm going with the unreal notion that my two friends and I are running a bar.
Monday, November 2, 2009
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