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Better bookmark manager coming to Google Chrome - here's what it looks like (video)
Mac users of Google Chrome finally got a solid bookmark system in Google Chrome...but the dev team isn't stopping there, of course. In the last week or so, several updates have been made to the Chromium source code which will bring a better -- and more Chrome-y -- bookmark manager to the browser.
The new 'tabbed bookmark manager' currently looks like what you see in the screenshot. Rather than spawning a new application window as Google Chrome does, the new version opens alongside your current set of tabs (like the new tab page). Items can be dragged and dropped and you can create new folders and items via the tools menu. You can also sort and search your bookmarks.
The manager can also be accessed by typing chrome://bookmarks in your Omnibar, though I wasn't able to set it as my new tab page -- Chromium simply loaded the default one instead.
While the update is a welcome one for Windows, Mac, and Linux users of Chrome, it is an ideal feature for Google Chrome OS. Spawning additional windows isn't the best UX decision on a browser-based operating system.
Like most new additions to Google Chrome, the new bookmark manager is only currently available in the Chromium buildbot releases. Download a current snapshot build and try it for yourself, or check out a screencast after the break!
The new 'tabbed bookmark manager' currently looks like what you see in the screenshot. Rather than spawning a new application window as Google Chrome does, the new version opens alongside your current set of tabs (like the new tab page). Items can be dragged and dropped and you can create new folders and items via the tools menu. You can also sort and search your bookmarks.
The manager can also be accessed by typing chrome://bookmarks in your Omnibar, though I wasn't able to set it as my new tab page -- Chromium simply loaded the default one instead.
While the update is a welcome one for Windows, Mac, and Linux users of Chrome, it is an ideal feature for Google Chrome OS. Spawning additional windows isn't the best UX decision on a browser-based operating system.
Like most new additions to Google Chrome, the new bookmark manager is only currently available in the Chromium buildbot releases. Download a current snapshot build and try it for yourself, or check out a screencast after the break!
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Subscribe to commentsgetOpenIDMar 20th 2010 12:42PM
How do you install this Chromium, I am using windows 7. Could you please give me some clear instructions?
Thanks for your help!
Lee MathewsMar 20th 2010 12:57PM
Go here: http://build.chromium.org/buildbot/snapshots/chromium-rel-xp/42189/
And download the mini_installer.exe
Run that when it's done, wait a minute (you won't see a setup window appear), then check your start menu for a Chromium folder!
BuggerMar 20th 2010 3:04PM
Look, another Google Chrome new feature inspired by Opera!
It's not "more Chrome-y", it should be "more Opera-y"...
lucideerMar 20th 2010 6:26PM
Seems to me "more Chrome-y" just means "more Opera-y" to most people - isn't that why everyone keeps on saying the new tabs-on-top trend is "more Chrome-y" ...
richardwrite1Mar 20th 2010 3:58PM
WOW, GOLLY....So you mean just like Opera has had for years??
LutzeMar 20th 2010 6:39PM
Yup, that's total rip-off
JamesMar 20th 2010 11:31PM
Um, yeah... and EVERYTHING in Opera was inspired by Netscape Navigator... so can we please dispense with the "rip-off" B.S. - Who cares where the inspiration comes from, it's a great feature being added to an already great browser.
BuggerMar 21st 2010 5:15AM
The problem is some browser developers (Apple & a few others) patented their new features to prevent competitors from improve upon their innovations. But then they go around snipping features from other competitors.
If Opera patented all their new features since the 90s & forbid competitors from improve upon their innovations, then all modern browser today will end up like IE6, or the now obsoleted Netscape Navigator.
The good news is Opera Software is one of the biggest anti-software patents supporter, graciously allow competitors to copy & improve upon their innovations all these years. So, the least we can do is give appropriate credits to creators who inspired many great features we enjoy in today's modern browsers.
harouMar 21st 2010 6:50AM
lol .. what next feature will be in Chrome .. Opera Unite?
malhaar.kaleMar 23rd 2010 3:00AM
hey can anyone tell me how to get that start page which is in the Video?
TravisMar 26th 2010 10:15PM
This extension does it http://www.downloadsquad.com/2010/03/11/incredible-start-page-extension-jazzes-up-new-tabs-in-google-chrome/
EveMay 29th 2010 7:22PM
I must admit that I wished for this when I first installed Google Chrome but I like my bookmark manager in a different window. Is there any way to get back or am I stuck with the tab?