Linux distributors frustrated by Google's new Chromium web browser restrictions
Google claims it recently found un-named third-party Chromium-based browsers integrating Google cloud-based features, such as Chrome sync and Click to Call, that were intended only for Google Chrome users. In other words, "This meant that a small fraction of users could sign into their Google Account and store their personal Chrome sync data, such as bookmarks, not just with Google Chrome, but also with some third-party Chromium-based browsers." Also: Google was not amused. Starting on March 15th, Google said it will limit access to many Chrome application programming interfaces (API) ...
Source: zdnet.com