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Law.com: Opera proves bigger is not better

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 Published February 6th, 2007 10:19 AM EST By Daniel Goldman

An article on the Law Technology site, Law.com, by Robert Ambrogi, a lawyer, talks very highly of the Opera 9 web browser. It’s a good read.

“Bigger is not always better. Take Web browsers, for example. Internet Explorer commands roughly 85 percent of browser usage. Firefox hovers somewhere around 12 percent. At less than 1 percent is Opera. Oddly enough, this least-used of the browsers is among the best of the lot — at least as good as Firefox and far better than IE.”

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  1. 1 Tobbi Feb 6th, 2007 at 12:41 pm
    using Opera Opera 9.20 on Windows Windows XP

    I agree with Robert Ambrogi :)

  2. 2 Kris Feb 6th, 2007 at 4:07 pm
    using Opera Opera 9.10 on Windows Windows XP

    Opera have it’s own quality (best engine on the market), but it’s less customizable than the other browsers and that’s the main problem…

  3. 3 sc Feb 6th, 2007 at 5:06 pm
    using Opera Opera 9.12 on Windows Windows XP

    but it’s less customizable than the other browsers and that’s the main problem…

    How is Opera less customizable than IE?

  4. 4 Rhonnysparks Feb 7th, 2007 at 8:44 am
    using Opera Opera 9.20 on Windows Windows XP

    Opera have it’s own quality (best engine on the market), but it’s less customizable than the other browsers and that’s the main problem…

    opera is the most customisable web browser. firefox is the most extendable.
    don’t confuse the two…

  5. 5 Roberto Feb 12th, 2007 at 12:20 am
    using Opera Opera 9.10 on Windows Windows 2000

    Firefoz is the browser with the best perception.

    It is not better than Opera but in marketing.

    However, perception is reality…

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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