Chrome is the lightweight flagship browser that originated from an open source project by Google called Chromium and Chromium OS. It is now one of the more widely used browsers thanks to a vast ecosystem of extensions and add-ons, a robust Javascript engine, and a rapid-release development cycle that keeps it on the competitive end of the curve.
Installation
Chrome's installation process is both straight-forward and self-sustaining. After downloading the installer, Chrome's installation process will launch with the standard practices of confirming system directories and a few click throughs. Google will also ask for your permission to anonymously collect usage stats, which can be opted out of.
The self sustenance comes from 'channels' ; Once you install the Chrome browser, Google will automatically roll out updates silently in the background and keep your software updated with the latest versions.
Chrome system requirements
Google Chrome is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. For optimal performance, we recommend the following system requirements:
| Windows requirements | Mac requirements | Linux requirements | |
| Operating system | Windows XP Service Pack 2+ Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 | Mac OS X 10.6 or later | Ubuntu 12.04+ Debian 7+ OpenSuSE 12.2+ Fedora Linux 17 |
| Processor | Intel Pentium 4 or later | Intel | Intel Pentium 4 or later |
| Free disk space | 350 MB | ||
| RAM | 512 MB | ||
The Windows version of Google Chrome downloads for the user account you're logged into. If you have administrative rights, you can also install the browser for all user accounts on your computer using the alternate installer.
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