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Dan Yurman joins Opera Watch

Published May 3rd, 2006 1:12 PM EDT By Daniel Goldman

Dan Yurman has followed Opera for the past few years writing about the company and its products in his blog. During this time he has gotten to know some of the folks at Opera.

It is with great pleasure that I welcome Dan to Opera Watch as a contributing editor.

At Opera Watch his contributions will include analysis of technology and business issues for Opera and web browsers generally.

Look for his columns coming soon.

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  1. 1 YtseJam May 3rd, 2006 at 1:21 pm
    using Opera Opera 9.00 on Windows Windows XP

    Will you import his previous blog entries to an archive around here?

  2. 2 Daniel Goldman May 3rd, 2006 at 1:24 pm
    using Opera Opera 9.00 on Windows Windows 2000

    YtseJam, Dan will continue his personal blog, AFAIK.

  3. 3 TheMajor May 3rd, 2006 at 2:16 pm
    using Opera Opera 7.54 on Windows Windows XP

    This site is great, an now probably becoming even better.

  4. 4 Dante May 3rd, 2006 at 2:35 pm
    using Opera Opera 8.54 on Windows Windows XP

    Salutations! :)

  5. 5 no_logo May 3rd, 2006 at 5:23 pm
    using Opera Opera 9.00 on Linux Linux

    the site will probably become much better.

  6. 6 Dan Yurman May 6th, 2006 at 12:31 pm
    using Opera Opera 8.54 on Windows Windows XP

    Thanks everyone. My first post is up today Saturday May 6, 2006. It sets the theme for my writing here which is the crossover from desktop to mobile browsing.

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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