SURF CHROME

(SURFCHROME.COM) - What's wrong with privacy advocates?  Have they become so jaded and jilted with phishing attacks and SPAM that the can't enjoy free software that boasts faster speeds and revolutionary tab processing?  This must worry Google a great deal because you have to wonder if a browser that features an Incognito Mode which erases all surfing activities is unable to draw privacy freaks, what possibly can?  Many privacy advocates can't help but cluck and grimace as they monitor loads of data flowing from their computers to Google headquarters.  They shake their heads and fists at Google as data is transmitted in a frenzy to IP address 74.125.43.100 (Google) simply for placing their mouse in the address bar.  Privacy advocates argue that the only folks that will use Google Chrome are either people that don't know or just don't care that their privacy is being violated. Yea, right.  Whatever.

Solution

During install, simply don't click the checkmark under the TOS that states "Optional: Help make Chrome better by automatically sending usage statistics and crash reports to Google." I'm finding many of these privacy experts just blindly click the box thinking it's an agreement to Google Chrome's TOS even though they haven't bothered to read the TOS.  If you've already clicked the check box and installed Google Chrome, you can uncheck this via the Wrench > Options > Under the Hood tab.

Further Traffic Expectations

Even after unclicking the check box, expect further data to travel from your computer to Google.  Google's automatic update feature is set to check for new updates daily and makes the appropriate downloads accordingly.  For purposes of patching any security holes, there is no option to disable updates to Google Chrome which does make sense from a security standpoint.  Similar to Firefox 3, Google Chrome periodically downloads a list of sites thought to be related to malware or phishing scams and before browsing those sites, Chrome will warn you in accordance with their Safe Browsing Protocol.  Lastly, Google Chrome is open source which allows each user the ability to investigate the source code and verify any security leaks within the browser for themselves.  I know going through the code is too arduous a task for most surfers, but at least that option is out there.

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Mishkin Prinz  - "Gravity's Rainbow"   |24.34.73.xxx |2008-10-31 00:52:15 I wonder: if you repeatedly hit that reportage IP, as in a DOS but not as effective, will you get b& from that address and be spy-proofed....until your IP changes. Reply | Quote 0   0

junkbox  - re: "Gravity's Rainbow"   |71.95.226.xxx |2008-11-17 06:39:32 Mishkin Prinz wrote: I wonder: if you repeatedly hit that reportage IP, as in a DOS but not as effective, will you get b& from that address and be spy-proofed....until your IP changes. That's an interesting point...what port is listening for data back at HQ? Reply | Quote 0   1

Chrome is Spyware  - avoid chrome like a virus     |98.196.211.xxx |2008-11-18 21:28:21 I wonder if you keep repeating this enough, you'll actually believe Google has your best interests in mind. Google Chrome and Google in general are but symptoms of a controlling, centric style of government. If you liked how the GWB regime trampled your liberties, you're gonna love the new Obamination and Chrome. Reply | Quote 1   2

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