Google Chrome Browser and 61 more gifts from Google

September 13, 2008 by admin · 2 Comments 

Google Chrome and the other apps, services and “things” Google gives away for free are like money in your bank account.

Some people don’t realize this because they confuse the word “free” with the words “no cost” or “no value’.

The phrase “A penny saved is a penny earned” clarifies that issue.

Here’s a quick list of things Google has given away free or charged a reasonable price to deliver. The list is incomplete. If your favorite is not listed, add it in a comment.

Display environment for your web app: Chrome

Platform/Server to run your web apps: Google app engine/Google’s cloud

Faster/easier app development: Google Web Toolkit

Add social network features to your application/web page: Friend Connect

Add functionality to your application/web page: Gadgets

Leverage your development efforts: Open Social

Run your web apps like they are desktop apps: Gears

Desktop like startup page: iGoogle

Tools for daily use:

  1. Google Search
  2. Google Apps
  3. YouTube
  4. Google Docs Template Gallery
  5. Google Groups
  6. Gmail
  7. Google Chat
  8. Lively
  9. Picasa
  10. Google Calendar
  11. Google Reader
  12. Google Maps/Google Earth/Street View
  13. Knol expert articles
  14. Google News
  15. Google Finance
  16. Google Desktop
  17. Google Gadgets
  18. Google SketchUp
  19. Google Video
  20. Google Health
  21. Google Sites
  22. Google Translation
  23. Blogger

Business Related Apps

  1. Google Apps Premier Edition
  2. Salesforce for Google Apps
  3. Google Video for Business
  4. Google Search Appliance enterprise search solution
  5. Google Site Search
  6. Google Webmaster Tools
  7. Google Analytics
  8. Google Website Optimizer
  9. Google Trends

Tools for promoting your business and generating revenue

  1. Adwords
  2. Adsense
  3. TV/Radio Ads

Mobile Platform

  1. Android
  2. Chrome and all other Google Apps

Developer Education

  1. Google Developer Days
  2. Campfires
  3. Google I/O
  4. Scholarships
  5. Computer Science Summer Institute
  6. Open Source and API development

Initiatives

  1. Cloud computing
  2. Open standards and open source
  3. Google Grants
  4. Initiative to Scan Public Domain books
  5. Wireless Satellite
  6. High Speed Connectivity
  7. Renewable Energy
  8. Virgle  (human settlement on Mars)
  9. Google for Non-profits
  10. (Too many more to mention)
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No More Chrome Download Link

September 11, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Anyone else notice that the Chrome download link has been removed from the main Google search page? 

Either Google thinks they have enough beta testers(users) for now, or maybe they think that enough people will simply search for it so the removed it. 

Or maybe they simply wanted to make room for the ”Make your homepage beautiful” link which highlights themes created by world famouns artists, designers and musicians specifically built to spice up your iGoogle homepage. 

Whatever the reason, the removal of the link on their home search page could be the explanation why the world is not seeing Chrome’s market share continue to grow as quickly as it did soon after release.

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