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Opera, on a wall near you

Published January 30th, 2007 11:30 AM EST By Daniel Goldman

Now you can find the Opera browser on computer wall pads too. Kocom, a Korean company, will use the Opera browser on its wall pads to display webpages (see picture below). The wall pads are used to display information and announcements – it will be done through webpages.

Not only does it use Opera to display webpages, it also uses the browser for the user interface (UI) design, meaning the display and menu options are really just a bunch webpages (behind the scenes), which means it could be updated as quickly and easily as a Web page.

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  1. 1 Ebola_Influenza Jan 30th, 2007 at 12:14 pm
    using Opera Opera 9.10 on Windows Windows XP

    ’cause opera rocks!

  2. 2 Ryan Wagner Jan 30th, 2007 at 1:04 pm
    using Mozilla Firefox Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.1 on Windows Windows XP

    I have to admit that the thing looks pretty sweet. I assume that the keyboard is on-screen only, which could slow down some users who are used to typing on a normal keyboard.

  3. 3 KeMiSa Jan 30th, 2007 at 2:33 pm
    using Opera Opera 9.10 on Windows Windows XP

    no i guess its only for display purposes and limited input

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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