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The Register: Opera is becoming a major thorn in the side of Internet Explorer

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 Published April 22nd, 2007 10:46 PM EDT By Daniel Goldman

This is what The Register had to say about Internet Explorer’s (IE) relationship with Opera.

“In common with many other innovators in this area, Palm is expected to work closely with Opera on the browser front – the Opera product, which supports Ajax and many other advanced functions also being pioneered by Apple/Nokia and Yahoo! is becoming a major thorn in the side of Internet Explorer as it never was in the PC world.”

Read my blog post from last month to see why IE should feel threatened by Opera, specifically in the mobile arena. Couple that with the exploding popularity of the free Opera Mini browser for mobile phones. The strength of Opera’s mobile browser is truly becoming a power with whom to reckon.

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  1. 1 GT500 Apr 22nd, 2007 at 11:07 pm
    using Opera Opera 9.20 on Windows Windows Vista

    I’d love to see Opera become the dominant browser on mobile devices. It would help spread the word, and get Opera on new desktops as well. Maybe we could even open the web…

  2. 2 PhoenixP3K Apr 25th, 2007 at 7:26 pm
    using Opera Opera 9.20 on Windows Windows XP

    Opera being on the Wii, Nintendo DS and available for any modern mobile phone is a great boost for the brand.

    At least the name is getting out there. Cross platform products are always great because people like to use familiar applications.

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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