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IE 8 Is Top Browser, Google Chrome Is Rising Fast

Posted by kdawson on from the trend-is-your-friend dept.

An anonymous reader points out that the latest Net Applications numbers show that MSIE 8 has become the world's most-used browser, taking over from IE6, which has been hit by the decline in the use of Windows XP. PCMag.com emphasizes another angle on the numbers, which is that Chrome is the fastest-growing browser. Firefox's market share has stalled just below 25%. Chrome is now in third place, ahead of Safari. The Guardian's article reminds: "There's no guarantee that NetApps' numbers are accurate, and they are very unlikely to be correct to two decimal places. However, they do appear to be a good indicator of market trends."

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  1. It will be through the roof once Chrome OS is out. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    If you think Chrome is becoming popular now, just wait until Chrome OS is finally available on netbooks. Chrome's usage will literally shoot through the roof. It will rise from its current 8% up towards 45% to 50%.

    Everybody is underestimating the market penetration of netbooks right now. They're going to go critical within the next two years, and Chrome OS will be there to bring Chrome to the masses.

  2. Re:Going by rendering engines... by argent · · Score: 3, Funny

    Thank you for an informative response! I must be in the wrong room, I thought this was slashdot. :)

  3. Re:Looking at the bigger picture... by roman_mir · · Score: 4, Funny

    I could really care less who fights for what place - you could care less, but can you try not to?

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    You can't handle the truth.
  4. Re:It's very different in some parts of the world by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    "very little geek bias"??? you have got to be kidding, who the hell do you think your audience for a game like heroes of might and magic is if it isn't geeks?

  5. Re:It's very different in some parts of the world by Tumbleweed · · Score: 3, Funny

    > I run a website about the Heroes of Might and Magic game series

    Okay...

    > (very little "geek bias")

    Ah. I think a "nerd bias" still impacts browser usage, though.

  6. Re:Who are these people? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    When I got my girlfriend a Mac she had a hard time switching because she thought I was "taking her Internet away"... yes, she's hot.

  7. Re:the more prevalent it remains, the bigger the r by mystikkman · · Score: 5, Funny

    It's already happening. Take a look at Firefox. http://i.imgur.com/qD2OV.png

  8. Re:Who are these people? by Mad+Merlin · · Score: 3, Funny

    Old people, non-geeks, spouses of slashdotters maybe.

    As well as the honest politicians and the easter bunny?

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  9. Re:At some level this is may be a good thing by dave562 · · Score: 4, Funny

    Yes and Porsches are made by the same people who invaded France and killed the Jews. Luckily for the human race and society, people and groups change... often times for the better.

  10. Re:It will be through the roof once Chrome OS is o by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Chrome's usage will literally shoot through the roof.

    Holy crap. You heard it here first, everyone. STAY AWAY FROM CHROME!!!! It will literally shoot through your roof!