> Interesting (and slightly sad) that Firefox isn't gaining
I'm guessing this has more to do with Chrome being easier to integrate into enterprise/group-policy-based deployment than anything to do with the choices of individual users, though. The only place I see Firefox on a PC in a "computer lab" or "thin-client" setting any more is when those PCs are also running Linux.
Surely nothing to do with the fact that there's television commercials for Chrome, ads every time you go to the most visited website on the Internet, etc...
...and the nag ads on the Google.com homepage to install Chrome. It shows up everytime and general public accidently clicks on it.
...and Adobe Acrobat (Reader) that tries to install Chrome like "adware" - one has to be careful to opt-out on the Adobe website. Also many freeware and some open source like WinSCP come with this kind of "adware" like shady auto-installer and often install Chrome (opt-out is available, bit hidden in advanced options).
Turns out "superior browser" is subjective. Firefox has great developer tools (the built in ones, not to mention Firebug). Firefox syncs nicely (and doesn't spy on what you sync). Firefox is easy to use.
For the vast majority of users, none of this stuff matters. What matters is brand recognition and stuff "just working". In-built Flash probably helps Chrome's case.
It doesn't matter which browser is "winning", the vast majority aren't picking which browser to use based on features. If Chrome is the "superior browser", why is IE dominating in market share?
I wonder if any of the gain can be attributed to the bundling deals. Had to install adobe acrobat reader recently and noticed they try to install chrome and the google bar for IE
Except when an upgrade to Flash breaks an important site for a lot of users. Then you are screwed. Reverting to the regular windows plugin would be the first change i made for a large deployment.
I'm guessing this has more to do with Chrome being easier to integrate into enterprise/group-policy-based deployment than anything to do with the choices of individual users, though. The only place I see Firefox on a PC in a "computer lab" or "thin-client" setting any more is when those PCs are also running Linux.