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Google Chrome to support extensions by May?
Google Chrome to support extensions by May?
It's safe to assume that if Google is running a session at Google I/O called "developing extensions for Google Chrome," that the browser will likely support them before the conference takes place on May 27th. If not, we'll certainly see them shortly after. From the conference notes, the ...
Google Chrome Will Have Extensions by May
googlesystem.blogspot.com — Nicholas Moline noticed an interesting session from Google I/O , a developer conference that will be held... in May. Developing extensions for Google Chrome "Learn how Google Chrome makes it easy to write extensions using the web technologies you ... (more) Google Chrome Will Have Extensions by May
It's Alive!
It's Alive!
weblogs.mozillazine.org — Over the last couple of months, the group working on Mac Chrome (myself included) has shifted gears... from layout tests... (more) It's Alive!
Google Chrome Extensions Coming Out by May!
Google Chrome Extensions Coming Out by May!
nick.pro — That’s right, I said it, and so far I’m the only one who has. Google has announced... that extensions are coming to Google Chrome but have been mum on when. However I saw something today, that indicates the timetable may be short. Google officially ... (more) Google Chrome Extensions Coming Out by May!
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