Google Chrome 5 goes mainstream, Linux and Mac get stable builds
Google Chrome has seen a flurry of development activity since its intial release. Chrome 4 went stable on January 25th of this year, and now it's time for another major version bump. Today, Google has announced that the stable channel has been bumped to v 5.0.375.55.
So what changes does that bring to the masses? For starters, it means Linux and Mac users who have been waiting for a stable release can finally download Google Chrome.
So what changes does that bring to the masses? For starters, it means Linux and Mac users who have been waiting for a stable release can finally download Google Chrome.
On top of a faster V8 JavaScript engine and updated WebKit components, version 5 brings with it more sync features (bookmarks, preferences, and themes), expanded content controls, support for extensions in Incognito mode, and HTML5 features like geolocation, drag-and-drop file support, Web Sockets, and local application caching. The in-tab bookmark manager is now live on all version of Chrome as is built-in translation.
The internal Flash player plug-in is there, too, though it's not enabled by default. If you like, you can enable it by adding the --enable-internal-flash switch (check our tutorial if you need help doing it).
If you're on the stable channel, click the wrench menu and choose About Google Chrome to check for updates. You can also download the new build at www.google.com/chrome.
The internal Flash player plug-in is there, too, though it's not enabled by default. If you like, you can enable it by adding the --enable-internal-flash switch (check our tutorial if you need help doing it).
If you're on the stable channel, click the wrench menu and choose About Google Chrome to check for updates. You can also download the new build at www.google.com/chrome.
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Subscribe to comments216May 25th 2010 12:55PM
Nice to see v5 in the stable edition. I tried the Beta before but it crashed alot, but the stable v5 seems all good to me. Go Chrome
NickMay 25th 2010 1:39PM
Hopefully they will enable HTML5 offline cache for their services, still can't use Gears on Mac or Linux properly.
RogueJedi86May 25th 2010 4:37PM
My memory is fuzzy, but what does the internal flash plugin actually do as a new benefit?
AsgaroMay 25th 2010 6:24PM
I think it better because your Flash player software then gets updated automatically. Knowing that millions of people will have the latest version all the time, this should help security in the long term.
Any other benefits?