> One question:  Why can't I make this be my default browser?

> Setting as default browser has not been implemented. (Issue 50117)
> -Darin

> On Wed, Jul 21, 2010 at 10:57 PM, Huan Ren <hu...@google.com> wrote:

>> You can now install/run two Google Chrome builds side by side:

>> - Install one of Google Chrome stable/beta/dev releases as usual.
>> - Install Google Chrome canary build (Windows only for now) which will be
>> installed to different path, get updated separately, and run side by side
>> with existing stable/beta/dev installation.

>> In usual situation, the canary build will be same as dev build. Sometimes
>> if necessary, we may push additional update on canary build so its version
>> is higher than dev. This may happen in following possible scenarios:

>> - When a beta branch is cut and a dev build is released from the beta
>> branch, we may release a canary build from trunk so we have user coverage
>> for builds from trunk.
>> - When we need to release a risky dev build, we may push it to canary
>> build first for test.

>> *If you are doing development/test for chromium project or interesting in
>> getting involved, we recommend you install Google Chrome canary build and
>> use it on daily basis.* It helps you keep track of activities from both
>> trunk and release branches. You can get Google Chrome canary build from:

>> http://tools.google.com/dlpage/chromesxs

>> You can click the above download link and start installation without
>> exiting your current running Chrome, regardless which channel it is on. Once
>> done, the installer will install Google Chrome canary build to a separate
>> directory with different default user profile, short cuts, and icons, i.e.
>> everything should be separate from existing Google Chrome installation.

>> Huan

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