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Google Chrome to support extensions by May?
It's safe to assume that if Google is running a session at Google I/O called "developing extensions for Google Chrome," that the browser will likely support them before the conference takes place on May 27th. If not, we'll certainly see them shortly after.
From the conference notes, the session will teach developers to create extensions "using the web technologies [they] already know." Working with the various APIs that are detailed in the Chrome design documents will also be covered.
While Chrome currently supports userscripts, the lack of extensions has been a major deterrent for many Firefox users considering making the switch. There's no doubt developers will be eager to start turning out extensions once they're finally able.
[ via Google OS and Nick Moline ]
From the conference notes, the session will teach developers to create extensions "using the web technologies [they] already know." Working with the various APIs that are detailed in the Chrome design documents will also be covered.
While Chrome currently supports userscripts, the lack of extensions has been a major deterrent for many Firefox users considering making the switch. There's no doubt developers will be eager to start turning out extensions once they're finally able.
[ via Google OS and Nick Moline ]
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Subscribe to commentsJash SayaniFeb 5th 2009 12:17PM
Something obvious! The only way to over-take FF !
FredricFeb 5th 2009 12:31PM
That...and Mac support.
Gardiner WestboundFeb 5th 2009 12:50PM
Google Chrome is probably superior to IE as it stands now, but it will not be in the same league as Firefox until a competent extension library is developed.
-=Ben=-Feb 5th 2009 1:01PM
Firefox is a way-better browser, and already has thousands of add-ons! I don’t get why someone would get excited for google chrome!
SamFeb 5th 2009 1:27PM
Give me greasemonkey on chrome and i will be happy.
NorlickFeb 5th 2009 4:33PM
Thats what userscrips are, and Chrome has them.
JoshFeb 5th 2009 2:43PM
I just don't see how this can blow up like Firefox. I like the quickness of Chrome. It boots up in less than a second. I like the Task Manager for tabs that it offers. But I use Waaaaaay to many add-ons in firefox. First, FOXMARKS and DownThemAll. Then things like AutoPager (no more clicking next, it provides infinite scrolling on the same screen). And other add-ons like myspace toolbar, greasemonkey, screengrab, gmail manager, web mail notifier, and TWITTERFOX! To many freaking awesome things about Firefox to give it up. EVER! I have so many different portable firefox's its not funny. Mozilla really out did themselves. Internet Explorer is loosing more and more people every month to Firefox. Currently 21 percent of computers are browsing the web using Firefox.
maf teechrFeb 5th 2009 11:18PM
I use a browser for the internet, and I want speed when I use the internet. Even when I had Firefox, I never used add-ons.