Google Co-founder: No Mac Chrome an Embarassment

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Mac user and Google co-founder Sergey Brin may be happy that his companyis Chrome Web browser is out and in the public spotlight, but he called the current lack of a Mac-compatible version "embarrassing," according to Valleywag.

In an interview with BoomTownis Kara Swisher, Mr. Brin asked if she would try out Google Chrome, to which she said "no," because there isnit a Mac version available. Mr. Brin replied ""I know, I know, itis embarrassing."

He added that he doesnit know exactly when a Mac version will be available. "Iim asking every day. I hope itill be a matter of months," he said.

Google introduced its Google Chrome Web browser on September 2. The browser is built on WebKit technologies, like Appleis Safari browser, and also technologies used in Mozillais Firefox. The company claims that its Web browser offers users a more streamlined experience geared towards people that spend an extensive amount of time online.

Google has said that Mac OS X and Linux versions of its browser are in the works, but has not committed to a release date.

Jeff Gamet

Jeff Gamet

Jeff is the Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and co-host of the Apple Context Machine podcast. He is the author of "The Designer's Guide to Mac OS X" from Peachpit Press, and writes for several design-related publications. Jeff has presented at events such as Macworld Expo, the RSA Conference, and the Mac Computer Expo. In all his spare time, he also co-hosts the We Have Communicators podcast, and makes guest appearances on several other podcasts, too. Jeff dreams in HD.

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