It's hard to kill IE. Most users don't even know what a browser is, they just click the big "e" button which takes them to google.
Chrome vs. IE is like "Android vs. iPhone" debate for someone who doesn't know what a mobile phone is. Chrome vs. FF is a sensible topic, as someone who has FF knows at least knows what a browser is, and might consider opting for better experience.
Most users don't know what a browser is, yet right now or very soon (depending on which numbers you read) most users will be using a browser other than Internet Explorer. Isn't that a bit of a paradox given the pre-installation of IE?
I also find it interesting that your example of what users do is that they click the button that takes them to google.
Well based on experience, talking to past users and being with everyday normal people in general, I know how many people confuse the term 'Google' with 'Browser'. Also, the 'e' button with 'Internet'. Someone also posted a neat video a few days back on HN.
Chrome vs. IE is like "Android vs. iPhone" debate for someone who doesn't know what a mobile phone is. Chrome vs. FF is a sensible topic, as someone who has FF knows at least knows what a browser is, and might consider opting for better experience.