Which Chromium build? lol

There's been a long time since I last tried to upgrade Chromium browser.

I don't keep anything on my favorites. I simply search for "chromium build" and then I click on the link that appears in the search engine.

Apparently, the new URL for Chromium builds changed to -http://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/chromium-browser-continuous/index.html?path=Win/

According to the info there, the latest build is 96441.

But, a relative of mine, who I got to use Chromium, got a build from here -http://build.chromium.org/f/chromium/snapshots/Win/?C=N;O=D

Apparently, that old link still works.

But, the latest available build number differs. The one provided in the second URL is number 96459.

So... which one? Is it really necessary to confuse people? ... haha

 

I haven't updated mine in awhile. I am using this right now

using the extension "Nightly Chrome Updater", it shows this as the link to the latest

http://build.chromium.org/f/chromium/snapshots//Win/96459/chrome-win32.zip

Sul.

 

The extension appears to get the file from the "old" link...

If both links are meant to provide the nightly builds, being that one is a new link, and probably will replace the other one, I wonder why the numbers differ...

-edit-

Here (http://www.chromium.org/developers/how-tos/get-the-code) it's also mentioned the new link, instead of the other one.

 

http://build.chromium.org/f/chromium/snapshots/Win/

Always thelatest.

 

That's the link from where I always got Chromium builds. But, while searching for the link on the search engine (I never keep favorites for this kind of stuff ), I found the link I mentioned before http://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/chromium-browser-continuous/index.html?path=Win/

According to this (http://www.chromium.org/developers/how-tos/get-the-code), that appears to be the new link where we can download Chromium builds from.

But, if you notice, you'll see the build numbers differ. It's a bit odd... to me, anyway.

I ended up downloading from http://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/chromium-browser-continuous/index.html?path=Win/

Damn... I really miss the Compact Navigation...Unfortunately, the build I was using had a bug in the way it handles a few things. Minor issues, but that ended up to make me upgrade.

I'll see if I get used to the older UI format. Otherwise, I'll just go back to the build I was using, even with its minor issues. lol

 

I allways use the download from softpedia

 

Oh... well... I'm going back to the previous build I was running. Obviously, this new build no longer has Compact Navigation.

Now, to see the Bookmarks, when I open a new tab, I need to press CTRL SHIFT B to make it appear, and then press it again to make it disappear.

With Compact Navigation, the bookmarks would automatically appear when opening a new tab. I miss this.

If I keep the bookmarks toolbar enabled all time, it will take a few space from the screen, because I'm using a laptop with a 15" screen.

I just wish they would still keep Compact Navigation, while they work on a better solution.

Oh, well... back to the previous build I go. I'll use this one for as long as I can... and won't bother upgrading Chromium until something like Compact Navigation returns. By then, I might even consider looking at Firefox. I took a look at the Australis builds UIs, after reading an article at Softpedia, and they're quite interesting, and very minimal UIs. The way I like it.

And, I can make Firefox as secure as Chromium, so...

 

You can make it as fast too?

 

Please, let's not make of this a browser war.

I only mentioned that I would consider using Firefox Australis builds due to its minimal UI.

The reality is I got no idea whether or not these builds are fast or not. But, I never raised that problem/issue/question. When the time comes, I'll test it by myself and see if I like it. I'm the one who has to enjoy using something.

I had no intentions of introducing an off topic, which I believe I haven't. It was just an outburst, if I can call it that. Nothing more.

 

Anyone using the Jchromium updater?
http://jchup.sourceforge.net/

http://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/Other-Internet-Related/JChromiumUpdater.shtml

I noticed on my Chromium build I keep getting a message that my flash player is not up to date. The browser is build 12.0.709.0 (78826). If I install the latest build will it have the latest flash player built in? Also, can you install the latest Chromium build over the top of the existing one and not lose all bookmarks and extensions?

 

You can't make Firefox as secure as Chrome. You might be able to make your entire computer (in the sense of "net security") at a similar level but Firefox will never be as secure, even with Sandboxie and restrictions.

 

Where have Chromium builds gone?

Latest build available dates from 4 days ago http://build.chromium.org/f/chromium/snapshots/Win/

Just kidding... Well, you won't find any up-to-date build in the above link. But, you'll find in the link I've previously provided.

http://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/chromium-browser-continuous/index.html?path=Win

For those that may be worried... I was for a second...

 

Strange. Perhaps there's a server issue. Last update was 3 days ago.

 

Well, it appears that http://build.chromium.org/f/chromium/snapshots/Win/ is definetely gone.

People now have to download from http://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/chromium-browser-continuous/index.html?path=Win

 

None of the links working now. Any help? Thanks

 

It works. http://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/chromium-browser-continuous/index.html

You need to have JavaScript enabled, and be a bit patient for the contents to appear. The page seems to be a bit buggy.

 

Thanks.