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And people complain about the new Firefox release cycles. At least they ship improvements to the browser every release, instead of just shipping fast.

aboodman 15y ago
What? Firstly, there are several improvements: http://chrome.blogspot.com/2011/09/new-stable-release-of-chrome-expanding.html http://chrome.blogspot.com/2011/09/new-stable-release-of-chr... Secondly, Firefox's new release is the same as Chrome's. Every six weeks, like clockwork. More releases, less big features in each release.
- natmaster 15y ago
  Like I said, same release cycle, but barely shipping anything. Please try to read comments before you reply to them. Thanks!
  - ary 15y ago
    Please try to know your history before posting. Thanks! The Chrome release cycle is meant to make sure not only features, but critical updates make it out to users on a timely basis. Every release isn't guaranteed to be feature-packed because that isn't the goal. Ultimately it's about keeping the project on a steady rhythm of development which sees features and fixes out the door as soon as they're ready.
    - natmaster 15y ago
      I'm not complaining about Chrome's release cycle. I'm pointing out the double standard. Don't assume things!
jonknee 15y ago
Chrome updates itself and things like Flash, you never have to do anything. Indeed most users won't even realize they have been updated, it's quite invisible. It has also always worked this way, so knowing what version of Chrome you're using isn't even a concept.
justinschuh 15y ago
This release did include some major features, such as the Web Audio API and support for NaCl in extensions. There are a number of other features and improvements as well, but just those two are pretty big. As for the double standard you're claiming, people made a lot of noise when Chrome started the six week release process over a year ago. However, it's died down now that people are used to the release pacing. Firefox just started their rapid releases, so I'd expect any negative commentary to trail off in the same way.

aboodman 15y ago

What? Firstly, there are several improvements: http://chrome.blogspot.com/2011/09/new-stable-release-of-chrome-expanding.html http://chrome.blogspot.com/2011/09/new-stable-release-of-chr... Secondly, Firefox's new release is the same as Chrome's. Every six weeks, like clockwork. More releases, less big features in each release.

natmaster 15y ago
Like I said, same release cycle, but barely shipping anything. Please try to read comments before you reply to them. Thanks!
- ary 15y ago
  Please try to know your history before posting. Thanks! The Chrome release cycle is meant to make sure not only features, but critical updates make it out to users on a timely basis. Every release isn't guaranteed to be feature-packed because that isn't the goal. Ultimately it's about keeping the project on a steady rhythm of development which sees features and fixes out the door as soon as they're ready.
  - natmaster 15y ago
    I'm not complaining about Chrome's release cycle. I'm pointing out the double standard. Don't assume things!

jonknee 15y ago

Chrome updates itself and things like Flash, you never have to do anything. Indeed most users won't even realize they have been updated, it's quite invisible. It has also always worked this way, so knowing what version of Chrome you're using isn't even a concept.

justinschuh 15y ago

This release did include some major features, such as the Web Audio API and support for NaCl in extensions. There are a number of other features and improvements as well, but just those two are pretty big. As for the double standard you're claiming, people made a lot of noise when Chrome started the six week release process over a year ago. However, it's died down now that people are used to the release pacing. Firefox just started their rapid releases, so I'd expect any negative commentary to trail off in the same way.