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Ebay to offer customized version of Opera Mini

Published June 5th, 2006 9:26 AM EDT By Daniel Goldman

eBay will offer a customized version of the Opera Mini mobile web browser that will enable people to sell, bid and buy using their mobile phones, according to a filling with Opera shareholders.

The customized Opera Mini eBay edition will launch later this month in Germany, which is the second largest eBay market after the US. eBay Germany has over 20 million users.

Opera will get paid based on the number of web transactions, such as bids and purchases, conducted on eBay’s site via the Opera Mini browser.

This marks the first time that a major company other than a mobile phone provider agreed to distribute a customized version of Opera Mini.

Opera Mini is Opera’s tiny and fast web browser, which runs on almost every phone including the ones that would normally be incapable of running a Web browser.

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  1. 1 Ramunas Jun 5th, 2006 at 9:32 am
    using Opera Opera 9.00 on Linux Linux

    This is so cool, can`t wait to try it.

  2. 2 Jehudah Goldstein Jun 5th, 2006 at 1:57 pm
    using Opera Opera 9.00 on Mac OS Mac OS X

    What are the differences to the standard Mini

  3. 3 Kc4 Jun 6th, 2006 at 11:40 am
    using Opera Opera 9.00 on Windows Windows XP

    I guess it’s due to the lack of reliable portatble IE or FF.

  4. 4 Sohil Jun 6th, 2006 at 7:34 pm
    using Mozilla Firefox Mozilla Firefox 1.5.0.4 on Windows Windows XP

    This should help Opera a little. But a bigger push would’ve been if EBay did this to the desktop version too.

  5. 5 AndyG Jun 7th, 2006 at 9:43 pm
    using Opera Opera 9.00 on Windows Windows XP

    Fuuny, they also just made a deal with Finn.no, which is one of Norway’s largest online ads site.

  6. 6 Grah Jun 12th, 2006 at 10:20 am
    using Opera Opera 9.00 on Windows Windows XP

    I find it rather irritating to have many “customised” versions of Opera Mini rather than one plain Opera Mini version for all and to build the marketing efforts on this rather than spread, split-up versions that are likely getting outdated etc. etc.

    Opera getting money though is good news :]

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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