[sf-lug] 13 reasons not to use chrome...

[jim]

     What I find interesting in this article (link
at bottom) is that it presents an overview of
alternative browsers and, especially, highlights
some interesting features that they implement.
     Thus, if I could remember what I read, I have
enhanced my understanding of what is browserly
possible in general.

Browsers mentioned include
* Chrome (no real objections, fairly high praise,
   a little slower than some in particular cases,
   missing the occasional feature...)
* Opera
* Edge
* Vivaldi
* Safari
* Firefox
* Tor Browser
* Epic browser
* Neon (different from but provided by Opera)

Features mentioned include
* HTML5
* download speed
* fast JavaScript
* benchmarks (Jetstream, Octane, Kraken)
* battery conservation
* phishing
* malware
* VPN
* Privacy and encryption, blocking external trackers,
* alternative design (Neon's "Concept Browser")
* image integration with the local OS
* Apple and Google chauvinists (a good thing for those who are)


http://www.networkworld.com/article/3176183/internet/13-reasons-not-to-use-chrome.html?idg_eid=9acc943f8448d8c96fc5b38178c536aa&email_SHA1_lc=e8d58ccf0631ff676837a0d667f313b525bd97c5&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=NWW%20Daily%20AM%20Alert%202017-03-05&utm_term=networkworld_daily_news_alert