Google's Chrome reaches 10 million users and heads for the mainstream.

(From Guardian Unlimited)

Google claims its three-month old web browser Chrome has already been used by 10 million people in 200 countries, the web giant said today, claiming that after reaching performance and stability targets the browser has been taken out of beta development mode.

The move hints that Google is pushing for deals with computer manufacturers, who would need a full, official release of the browser before they would consider installing it as standard.

"The thought is in our minds," said Chrome product manage Anders Sandholm. "The response has been outstanding and Chrome could potentially be included in distribution agreements with …