@Dietrich T. Schmitz, Your Linux Advocate
I find it interesting that you mention Firefox's "benefits" as if Google Chrome doesn't have the same capabilities:
[Straight from the Google Chrome Website]:
Chrome is designed to be fast in every possible way: It's quick to start up from your desktop, loads web pages in a snap, and runs complex web applications fast.
Chrome's browser window is streamlined, clean and simple.
Chrome also includes features that are designed for efficiency and ease of use. For example, you can search and navigate from the same box, and arrange tabs however you wish quickly and easily.
Chrome is designed to keep you safer and more secure on the web with built-in malware and phishing protection, autoupdates to make sure the browser is up-to-date with the latest security updates, and more.
...and in regards to being open--it is... Ever heard of Chromium?
I wonder if you've decided against Chrome simply because Ubuntu comes with FF. I've used the pre-installed FF3.5 on Ubuntu. I was underwhelmed so I switched to the stable Chrome release... Instant relief. Chrome actually runs better on Linux than it does on Windows (something I'm sure you can be proud of, Mr. Advocate.
Either way, Firefox is better than IE (for now)...but I'm not quite sure your level of conviction should be had in regards to Chrome...
As always, use what makes you sleep at night, but don't propose that Firefox is somehow ahead of Chrome in development, community, and accessibility. The numbers show things in a different light.
Lastly, do you really base your personal decisions on corporate policies? That seems counterproductive to your whole "free" outfit...
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