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'''Google Chrome''' is a browser developed by [[Google]] and based on the same WebKit layout engine that [[Apple Inc.]]'s [[Safari (web browser)|Safari]] browser uses, specifically, it uses the open-source code of the Chromium browser. It is currently available for Microsoft [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] including [[Windows XP|XP]], [[Windows Vista|Vista]], [[Windows 7]], and [[Windows 8]].  There are also versions available for the [[Linux]] and [[Mac OS X]] operating systems.
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|logo=Google Chrome icon (2011).png
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|image=Conservapedia in Google Chrome.png
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|caption=Google Chrome 48.0.2564.97
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|type=Web Browser
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|developer=Google Inc.
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|released=September 2, 2008 ({{age|2008|09|02}} years ago)
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|development=Active (See [[Chromium (web browser)|Chromium]])
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|engine=Blink (WebKit on iOS)
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|license=Freeware
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|website=[https://chrome.com chrome.com]
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Android 4.1 or late<ref>https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95346?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&oco=1</ref>
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iOS 9 or later<ref>https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95346?co=GENIE.Platform%3DiOS&oco=1</ref>
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Linux: 64-bit Ubuntu 14.04+, Debian 8+, openSUSE 13.1+, or Fedora Linux 21+
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OS X Mavericks 10.9 or later
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Windows 7 or later<ref>https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95346</ref>
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'''Google Chrome''' is a [[web browser]] developed by [[Google]] and based on the same WebKit layout engine that [[Apple Inc.]]'s [[Safari (web browser)|Safari]] browser uses, specifically, it uses the open-source code of the [[Chromium (web browser)|Chromium browser]]. Three types of Chrome browsers are available for download; Chrome stable, Chrome Beta and Chrome Developer edition.
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This Chrome browser is not to be confused with [[Chrome OS]], also by [[Google]], or the [[open-source]] [[Chromium (web browser)|Chromium browser]], which is the basis of Chrome.
  
 
==Controversy==
 
==Controversy==
 
===Privacy===
 
===Privacy===
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Although one might think there is nothing controversial about a web browser, this on is to some extent.  Many say it is a very good, stable browser, but others complain that it was stolen from the [[Chromium Browser]] project, which was separate for [[Google]] originally.  Whether it is true that Chromium was a separate project at the time, it now seems to be owned by [[Google]].  In any case, there is some concern that this browser tracks activity and reports it to [[Google]], much as [[Google]]'s online services and [[Android]] system do.  To protect their privacy, some people choose alternatives like the [[SRWare Iron]] browser instead, since it uses the same engine but offers better privacy.
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There is some concern that this browser tracks activity and reports it to [[Google]], much as [[Google]]'s online services and [[Android]] system do.<ref>https://www.salon.com/2014/02/05/4_ways_google_is_destroying_privacy_and_collecting_your_data_partner</ref> This concern further increased when Google began adding [[FLoC (Federated Learning of Cohorts)|FLoC]] to their web browser, in spring 2021. To protect their privacy, some people choose browser alternatives like [[Brave (web browser)|Brave]], [[Vivaldi (web browser)|Vivaldi]], [[SRWare Iron]] or [[Slimjet]] instead, since they use the same engine but seem to offer better privacy.
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===Political===
 
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Google is also known to be a supporter of homosexual causes.<ref>http://www.christianpost.com/news/google-pushes-gay-agenda-worldwide-with-legalize-love-campaign-77847</ref> They also work with one or more dictatorships to censor search results, so only what the government wants their citizens to see, comes up.  Last but not least, they have been caught filtering results in the U.S. and other countries, often to artificially promote their own websites<ref>http://www.businessinsider.com/evidence-that-google-search-results-are-biased-2014-10?op=1</ref><ref>https://econsultancy.com/blog/6855-google-bias-caught-red-handed</ref> but also to match with their political agendas. 
 
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For these reasons, some people avoid using Google Chrome so as to not give them further funding to continue down this path with.
 
  
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==See Also==
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===Politics===
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* [[Tails (operating system)]] ([[Linux]]-based) and [[TOR]] [[Firefox]] [[browser]] [[encryption]] for [[Internet]] [[anonymity]] to protect [[unalienable rights]]
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Google works with one or more dictatorships to censor search results, so that only what the government wants their citizens to see comes up.  Also, they have been caught filtering results in the U.S. and other countries, often to artificially promote their own websites<ref>https://www.businessinsider.com/evidence-that-google-search-results-are-biased-2014-10?op=1</ref><ref>https://econsultancy.com/blog/6855-google-bias-caught-red-handed</ref> but also to match with their political and economic agenda. 
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For these reasons, some people avoid using Google Chrome to avoid giving them further support.
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==See also==
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*[[Firefox]]
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*[[encryption]]
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*[[Internet]]
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*[[anonymity]]
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
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==External links==
 
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[http://www.google.com/chrome/index.html?hl=en&brand=CHMH&utm_source=en-et-abt&utm_medium=abt&utm_campaign=en Download page for Google Chrome]
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* [http://www.google.com/chrome/index.html?hl=en&brand=CHMH&utm_source=en-et-abt&utm_medium=abt&utm_campaign=en Download page for Google Chrome]
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* [https://www.srware.net/en/software_srware_iron_download.php Get information on Google Chrome and SRWare Iron]
  
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[[Category:Police State]]
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[[Category:Blink Engine]]

Latest revision as of 19:17, April 28, 2021

Google Chrome
Google Chrome icon (2011).png
Conservapedia in Google Chrome.png
Google Chrome 48.0.2564.97
About
Type Web Browser
Developer(s) Google Inc.
First Release September 2, 2008 (18 years ago)
Development status Active (See Chromium)
Engine Blink (WebKit on iOS)
License Freeware
Website chrome.com


Requirements
OS Android 4.1 or late[1]

iOS 9 or later[2] Linux: 64-bit Ubuntu 14.04+, Debian 8+, openSUSE 13.1+, or Fedora Linux 21+ OS X Mavericks 10.9 or later Windows 7 or later[3]

Processor Intel Pentium 4 or later that is SSE2 capable

Google Chrome is a web browser developed by Google and based on the same WebKit layout engine that Apple Inc.'s Safari browser uses, specifically, it uses the open-source code of the Chromium browser. Three types of Chrome browsers are available for download; Chrome stable, Chrome Beta and Chrome Developer edition.

This Chrome browser is not to be confused with Chrome OS, also by Google, or the open-source Chromium browser, which is the basis of Chrome.

Controversy

Privacy

There is some concern that this browser tracks activity and reports it to Google, much as Google's online services and Android system do.[4] This concern further increased when Google began adding FLoC to their web browser, in spring 2021. To protect their privacy, some people choose browser alternatives like Brave, Vivaldi, SRWare Iron or Slimjet instead, since they use the same engine but seem to offer better privacy.

Politics

Google works with one or more dictatorships to censor search results, so that only what the government wants their citizens to see comes up. Also, they have been caught filtering results in the U.S. and other countries, often to artificially promote their own websites[5][6] but also to match with their political and economic agenda. For these reasons, some people avoid using Google Chrome to avoid giving them further support.

See also

References

  1. ↑ https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95346?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&oco=1
  2. ↑ https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95346?co=GENIE.Platform%3DiOS&oco=1
  3. ↑ https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95346
  4. ↑ https://www.salon.com/2014/02/05/4_ways_google_is_destroying_privacy_and_collecting_your_data_partner
  5. ↑ https://www.businessinsider.com/evidence-that-google-search-results-are-biased-2014-10?op=1
  6. ↑ https://econsultancy.com/blog/6855-google-bias-caught-red-handed

External links

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