This week I received another shipment of Opera straps to give away to Opera users. I mailed these straps to those who requested them a few weeks ago. As a bonus, I also included a “There’s an Opera in my laptop” sticker. Thanks for spreading Opera.
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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
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Please send one to me on the next shipment! I live in Brazil. What’s your e-mail so I can send you my info? Thanks!
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Sent you and e-mail right now!
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I also sent you an e-mail.
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Is it possible for us outside the US to get a hold of these stickers and straps as well? I would love to have a sticker on my laptop
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Can we still give you an e-mail for future merchandise?
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Thanks! I got the stripe and sticker. These drew some attention too, but people think I am in classical music fan-club. :-/
By the way, here, in Israel, the use of Opera is below average, and this is partially due to lack of localization support. The official international build does not contain some “minor” languages, and most of users will not trouble themselves by fetching some LNG files.
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Hey I’ll take a sticker for my laptop. Don’t care much about the strap though.
Email = th3rub3x [AtSymbol] Gmail.com
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Sorry people, I don’t have anymore straps, I ran out of them pretty quickly.
I do have stickers, however.
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Oh this is cool, how can i get in touch with my details?
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I WANT ONE!!!! How do i get one? Can i send you my address?
GO OPERA!
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To Daniel,
why can’t we Opera fans buy these and key-rings in the Opera accessories shop?
Thanks.
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DB10, I not 100% sure about this. But I think the Opera Accessories shop is run by an outside company, they decide which things to sell. The goodies that Opera gives out are custom-made for Opera.