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Simply the Best Internet Experience
Opera Software ASA today unleashed Opera 6.0 for Windows, a browser with an array of new and improved features, including a completely customizable user interface, and new speed boosting features for improving users' Internet experience. The previous beta…
Opera 6.0 for Windows Beta 1 Released
In connection with COMDEX, Opera Software ASA today unveiled Opera 6.0 for Windows Beta 1, introducing a browser with an array of new and improved features, including a completely new default user interface, skins, buttons and panels. With the release of…
Going for WAP 2.0
Opera Software today annouced that future versions of its browser will support the new and improved Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) 2.0 standard in future releases. With the integration of WAP 2.0, Opera can offer mobile Internet Original Equipment…
Opera on IBM's OS/2
Opera Software today went public with the Opera 5.12 for OS/2 Beta 1, pushing the number of Opera browsers on different platforms to a total of six: Opera for Windows, Linux, Mac, Solaris, BeOS and OS/2.
Create Your Own Browser with Opera Composer
At PCExpo, Opera Software today launched the new Opera Composer. The Opera Composer lets users create, download and distribute their personally designed Web browser for distribution to other members of a group for free.
Embedded Industry Leaders Establish Open Standards Java and Linux Platform for Device Manufacturers
JavaOne Lineo, Inc. a leading innovator in embedded systems, real-time and high availability solutions, today announced it has created a new open standards platform based on Java and Linux with several key partners including Insignia Solutions (Nasdaq: INSG),…
Simply the Best Browser for Linux
Opera Software today launched Opera 5.0 for Linux, providing the Linux community with a fast, full-featured and stable Web browser for the first time. Opera 5 for Linux offers an Internet experience for the Linux platform as hassle-free as on Windows. Today's…
Opera Web Browser and Pricegrabber Join Forces
Opera Software, the creator of the Opera Web Browser and an industry leader in the desktop and Internet device market, and Pricegrabber.com, a leader in Internet shopping comparison services, today announced a strategic affiliate agreement. Opera 5 will…
Opera Integrates Google's Award-Winning Search Technology
Opera Software, the manufacturer of Opera, the world's fastest Internet browser and Google Inc., developer of the award-winning Google search engine, have signed a strategic agreement under which Opera will integrate Google's advanced search technology into…
Opera Selects TechTracker as Strategic Affiliate
Opera Software, the creator of the Opera Web Browser and an industry leader in the desktop and Internet device market, and TechTracker, the industry's leading cross platform intelligent technology support network, today announced a strategic affiliate…
The Legendary Opera Web Browser Launches New Version
Opera Software today unveiled Opera 5.11 for Windows, as a follow-up to its successful Opera 5. The Opera 5.11 web browser will also be available for free to the millions of surfers around the world that are longing for a faster, better Internet experience.…
No Starch Press Announces Publication of the Definitive Opera 5.x Book
Computer book publisher No Starch Press, Inc. and Opera Software, creators of the Opera Web browser, today announced the launch of the ultimate guide to using Opera, the widely popular, small and powerful Web browser. As the world's third most popular…
Opera 5.0 for Macintosh Technology Preview 1 Released
Opera Software today released a Technology Preview (TP) version of its browser for the Macintosh Operating System. The browser promises a better Internet experience to Macintosh users through better speed and performance in a compact, non-bloated program.
Beta 1, Opera 5.0 for EPOC Launched
Opera Software today released the first beta of Opera 5.0 for EPOC. EPOC is the standard industry technology for the next generation of mobile communication and computing products. The platform is promoted and marketed by Symbian, a joint venture established…
Opera to Create Unique Grassroots Browser
Opera Software ASA and Labour and Society International have partnered in bringing trade unions worldwide the opportunity of creating unique national and international online grassroots networks by combining the portal LabourStart, the world's premiere online…
Opera 5 for Windows- Going for Gold
Opera Software today announced that around two million copies of Opera 5 for Windows have been downloaded worldwide since its release on Dec. 6, 2000. This number includes all downloads from Opera's Website, as well as from reporting download partners. Opera…