[D9u]

As mentioned above, I've never created a Chrome/Chromium user profile. I had the browser setup to clear cache and cookies on exit, and I'm aware of extensions/add ons slowing things down so I tested with a fresh install - no add ons/extensions - and a fresh OS.

I'm not trying to dis Chrome/Chromium as I really like the UI.

I've tried http://speedtest.net/ and when I complained to my ISP they sent me to their own site, http://speedtest.oceanic.

Interestingly, this morning's tests totally discredited my previous accusations regarding Chrome/Chromium. (The net Gods must have intervened)

Chromium on Xubuntu 13.04 ===> http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/2940424253

Chromium on Xubuntu 13.04 ===> https://paste.xinu.at/EWUab/

Firefox on Xubuntu 13.04 ===> https://paste.xinu.at/8ky/

Never mind... Disregard my complaints. It seems like Chromium is on par with Firefox this morning.