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It's hard to kill IE. Most users don't even know what a browser is, they just click the big "e" button which takes them to google. Chrome vs. IE is like "Andro

by arihant 17y ago

It's hard to kill IE. Most users don't even know what a browser is, they just click the big "e" button which takes them to google. Chrome vs. IE is like "Android vs. iPhone" debate for someone who doesn't know what a mobile phone is. Chrome vs. FF is a sensible topic, as someone who has FF knows at least knows what a browser is, and might consider opting for better experience.

axod 17y ago
"To view Youtube videos in High definition, click here to install Chrome" "To get fun themes and extra smilies in GMail, click here..." There's quite a few ways.
- arihant 17y ago
  "I installed Google Chrome, it said everything will work. But after installing I again go back to internet by clicking "e" and it doesn't work" Compare this to when they install the Chrome Frame plugin: "I installed Chrome Frame and it rocked my 'e'.."
ZeroGravitas 17y ago
Most users don't know what a browser is, yet right now or very soon (depending on which numbers you read) most users will be using a browser other than Internet Explorer. Isn't that a bit of a paradox given the pre-installation of IE? I also find it interesting that your example of what users do is that they click the button that takes them to google.
- arihant 17y ago
  Well based on experience, talking to past users and being with everyday normal people in general, I know how many people confuse the term 'Google' with 'Browser'. Also, the 'e' button with 'Internet'. Someone also posted a neat video a few days back on HN. "Which browser you use?" -- "Google".
udfalkso 17y ago
"What is a browser?" http://www.videosurf.com/video/what-is-a-browser-68613022 http://www.videosurf.com/video/what-is-a-browser-68613022