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    A Question about Chrome

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by lineS of flight, Sep 10, 2009.

  1. lineS of flight

    lineS of flight Notebook Virtuoso

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    Hi All...

    Now I know that this topic has been discussed at length here and elsewhere on the web. But I would like to have consolidated point of view from those who know better than me about matters like these.

    My question relates to an article I read on Wired. Here is the link http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2008/08/google-privacy/ to the article. This, in particular, caught my eye:

    "Google can know almost as much a snooping ISP could — which, is the case for users who install Google’s toolbar and don’t know to opt out of Google’s Web History program. And if Google does combine its third-party cookie information, with user’s search histories, with Gmail summaries, and with Google Analytics data, among other data sources, they would be a proper domestic intelligence agency."

    I am also aware that a browser's habits etc. can be monitored regardless of the browser one uses. My question is, therefore, (1) how overt is this in the case of Chrome and (2) have any of you folks who are habitual Chrome users seen any effect of Google data mining your surfing habits and targeting ads or whatever towards you?

    Thanks
     
    lineS of flight, Sep 10, 2009
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    davepermen Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    lineS of flight Notebook Virtuoso

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    Thanks. I know about this. My questions, however, stand. I am not trying to avoid being data mined (!). It's just that I want to know how others who use Chrome feel about it and what compromises they make and most importantly, why they make the compromises that they do. As it stands, my most recent trawling on the web with Chrome has been very enlightening - in terms of speed and compatibility with sites that I generally visit. So, I am considering working a bit more with Chrome but I still do have an eye open on these issues that I have flagged (probably long after they have been discussed to death elsewhere).

    Cheers!
     
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    davepermen Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    well, personally, i don't care. i don't use chrome for other reasons, but i wouldn't be bothered about the datamining. as long as they don't mine anything while in "private mode".
     
    davepermen, Sep 10, 2009
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    stealthl Notebook Consultant

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    um I think you're a bit late with that stealth.
     
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    lineS of flight Notebook Virtuoso

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    I am sorry I don't follow. Could you please explain?

    Thanks

    Edit: Oops! Sorry, I see that you were replying to 'Stealth'!
     
    lineS of flight, Sep 11, 2009
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