SRWare Iron: The browser of the future - based on the free Sourcecode "Chromium" - without any problems with privacy and security.
Google\'s Web browser Chrome thrilled with extremely fast site rendering, a sleek design and innovative features. But it also gets criticized from data protection specialists , for reasons such as creating a unique user ID or the submission of entries to Google to generate suggestions. SRWare Iron is a real alternative. The browser is based on the Chromium-source and offers the same features as Chrome - but without the critical points from privacy concerns.
We therefore decided to create a browser with which you can now use the innovative features without worrying about your privacy.
We want our users to participate in our work and make the browser free to download under the name "SRWare Iron" on the net.
Chrome vs. Iron
Problems
Installation-ID
A copy of Google Chrome includes a generated installation number which will be sent to Google after the installation and the first usage. It gets deleted when Chrome checks first time for updates.If Chrome is received as part of a promotional campaign, it may generate a unique promotion number which is sent to Google on the first run and first use of Google Chrome.
does not exist in Iron
Suggest
Depending on the configuration, each time you put something in the address line,this information is sent to Google to provide suggestions.
does not exist in Iron
Alternate Error Pages
Depending on the configuration, if you have typed a false address in the adress bar, this is sent to Google and you get an error message from Google\'s servers.
does not exist in Iron
Error Reporting
Depending on the configuration, details about crashes or failures are sent Google\'s servers.
does not exist in Iron
RLZ-Tracking
This Chrome-function transmits information in encoded form to Google, for example, when and where Chrome has been downloaded.
does not exist in Iron
Google Updater
Chrome installs a updater, which loads at every Windows in background.
does not exist in Iron
URL-Tracker
Calls depending on the configuration five seconds after launch the Google homepage opens in background
Does not exist in Iron
Other important differences:
Problems
Chrome vs. Iron
Adblocker
Chrome doesn\'t have an built-in adblocker
Iron has an easy to use and built-in adblocker which can be configured by a single file
User-Agent
The User-Agent in Chrome is only be changeable with parameters over a link or command, which isn\'t really ideal for permanent usage.
The User-Agent in Iron can be flexible and permanently changed by UA.ini.
Preview-Thumbs
Chrome only has 8 preview thumbs on the "NewTab"-Page
Iron offers you 12 preview-thumbs to make the most of the available space on your monitor.
Files included in the folder:
srware_iron.exe - Xp/Vista/Windows 7
iron_mac.zip - Mac 10.5 OS X or greater/Intel.
iron-linux.tar.gz - Linux (32 bit)
iron-linux-64.tar.gz - Linux (64 bit)
iron.deb - Debian, Ubuntu, Mint etc. (32 bit)
iron64.deb - Debian, Ubuntu, Mint etc. (64 bit)
iron.rpm - Fedora, RHEL etc.(32 bit)
iron64.rpm - Fedora, RHEL etc.(64 bit)
Google\'s Web browser Chrome thrilled with extremely fast site rendering, a sleek design and innovative features. But it also gets criticized from data protection specialists , for reasons such as creating a unique user ID or the submission of entries to Google to generate suggestions. SRWare Iron is a real alternative. The browser is based on the Chromium-source and offers the same features as Chrome - but without the critical points from privacy concerns.
We therefore decided to create a browser with which you can now use the innovative features without worrying about your privacy.
We want our users to participate in our work and make the browser free to download under the name "SRWare Iron" on the net.
Chrome vs. Iron
Problems
Installation-ID
A copy of Google Chrome includes a generated installation number which will be sent to Google after the installation and the first usage. It gets deleted when Chrome checks first time for updates.If Chrome is received as part of a promotional campaign, it may generate a unique promotion number which is sent to Google on the first run and first use of Google Chrome.
does not exist in Iron
Suggest
Depending on the configuration, each time you put something in the address line,this information is sent to Google to provide suggestions.
does not exist in Iron
Alternate Error Pages
Depending on the configuration, if you have typed a false address in the adress bar, this is sent to Google and you get an error message from Google\'s servers.
does not exist in Iron
Error Reporting
Depending on the configuration, details about crashes or failures are sent Google\'s servers.
does not exist in Iron
RLZ-Tracking
This Chrome-function transmits information in encoded form to Google, for example, when and where Chrome has been downloaded.
does not exist in Iron
Google Updater
Chrome installs a updater, which loads at every Windows in background.
does not exist in Iron
URL-Tracker
Calls depending on the configuration five seconds after launch the Google homepage opens in background
Does not exist in Iron
Other important differences:
Problems
Chrome vs. Iron
Adblocker
Chrome doesn\'t have an built-in adblocker
Iron has an easy to use and built-in adblocker which can be configured by a single file
User-Agent
The User-Agent in Chrome is only be changeable with parameters over a link or command, which isn\'t really ideal for permanent usage.
The User-Agent in Iron can be flexible and permanently changed by UA.ini.
Preview-Thumbs
Chrome only has 8 preview thumbs on the "NewTab"-Page
Iron offers you 12 preview-thumbs to make the most of the available space on your monitor.
Files included in the folder:
srware_iron.exe - Xp/Vista/Windows 7
iron_mac.zip - Mac 10.5 OS X or greater/Intel.
iron-linux.tar.gz - Linux (32 bit)
iron-linux-64.tar.gz - Linux (64 bit)
iron.deb - Debian, Ubuntu, Mint etc. (32 bit)
iron64.deb - Debian, Ubuntu, Mint etc. (64 bit)
iron.rpm - Fedora, RHEL etc.(32 bit)
iron64.rpm - Fedora, RHEL etc.(64 bit)