Opera today released an update for the desktop browser, version 8.54.
The update includes a fix for the Flash vulnerability in the Windows version. Opera 8.54 also fixes the problem with e-mail messages not opening in Gmail correctly.
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Q: What is Opera?
A: Opera is one of the most powerful Web browsers around. A Web browser is the program that allows you to view Web pages. Opera is well known for innovation for PC browsers and bringing the full web to mobile phones and devices.
Q: Is Opera free?
A: Absolutely free.
Q: Why should I download a browser? Doesn't my computer already come with one for free?
A: It's about getting more out of the time you spend on the internet. Opera is designed to be much faster than these browsers and gives you powerful features that the default browser lacks. Default browsers like Internet Explorer are also more likely to be subjected to dangerous software such as viruses and spyware.
Q: Will Opera keep me safe from fraudulent websites and malicious hackers?
A: According to Secunia, a respected firm that tracks security in browsers, Opera has the best reputation and track record when it comes to browser security. Keeping our users safe from security vulnerabilities, fraudulent websites, and malicious hackers is a top priority for Opera. Opera is maintained by hundreds of engineers, developers and security experts who are constantly looking to make the browser even safer.
Q: Doesn't Opera copy all of their features from other browsers?
A: Absolutely not. In fact, many of the features that are popular in other browsers today were invented and pioneered by Opera a long time ago. Opera invented the precursor to tabs (in 1994), Page Zoom (1994), was the first browser to block pop-up ads (2000), first to add a Search field in the browser toolbar (2000), Sessions (1996), deleting private data (2000), Mouse Gestures (2000), User JavaScript (2005), BitTorrent support (2005), Widgets (2006), Speed Dial (2007), and much more.
Q: Does Opera support extensions, such as those found in Firefox?
A: Much of the functionality provided through Firefox extensions is already built directly into Opera, so you don't have to download additional extensions in Opera. In addition, Opera is highly customizable and supports all standard plug-ins.
Q: Can I also use Opera on my mobile phone?
A: Yes. And your Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS or almost any connected device and mobile phones. Opera Mobile oftens comes preinstalled from the manufacturers, but if it doesn't you can install Opera Mini which runs on nearly all phones.
Q: This all sounds great, so how do I download Opera?
A: -- Opera on your computer
-- Opera Mini on your phone
-- Opera Mobile on your phone
-- or learn more about Opera at www.opera.com
Great!
BTW, this Flash seems as one big vulnerability.
I think that’s why Opera 9 not include Flash plugin for now.
FataL, Did I miss something? You said Flash will not be included in Opera 9, where did you see that?
I think it was in one of the weekly blog comments. Not sure which one, though.
So one of the fixes is the following, which isn’t linked so needs translating into something meaningful:
“Stability issue reported by SEC-Consult Unternehmensberatung GmbH”
and how about gmail contacts? are they now displayed correctly?
Daniel, that’s Haavard wrote in one of the comments: “Flash has been removed from the installer. There will probably be a way to easily download and install it from Macromedia, similar to the way it works with Java today.”
I still don’t get it aren’t there more users of yahoo mail. Why are the issues with yahoo mail never fixed?
The best part about this is that Gmail autocomplete seems to be fixed in 8.54. That drove me nuts!
méxico loves opera!!
wtf is méxico?
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I am using opera 9.02, but i am unable to open gmail account. any help please
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nagaraja, hmm… Gmail works fine in Opera 9.