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Call to action: Showcase your Opera

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 Published July 30th, 2007 1:28 PM EDT By Daniel Goldman

LifeHacker (one of the top blogs) is compiling a bunch of screenshots of non-Firefox browser.

Here’s what you need to do:

  1. Take a screenshot of your browser window
  2. Write up a short description of the widgets/themes/etc. that makes Opera so great
  3. Send your screenshot and description to lifehacker (instructions here)

Show off your Opera!

Here is what I’ll be sending to LifeHacker.

opera-small.jpg
(A screenshot of my Opera setup – click to enlarge)

As you can see from the screenshot of my Opera, I’ve disabled the default Opera skin and chose the Windows native look. My friend who introduced me to Opera many years ago had his tab bar on the bottom, which is how I got used to it. On my Speed Dial I have the visual bookmarks to my most visited sites. I have additional button-bookmarks on my Personal bar. Near the address bar I have added a couple buttons that open the current page in Internet Explorer and Firefox. I have a couple Opera Widgets open on startup (a weather widget and a calendar one).

– Thanks to the many who emailed me about this.

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  1. 1 Eddie (W) Jul 30th, 2007 at 1:49 pm
    using Mozilla Firefox Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.5 on Windows Windows XP

    I’ve always had some variation of
    this setup

    My “tab contrast” theme that puts more emphasis on the active tab is the only thing of note- plus the space saving panel toolbar and the heavy reliance on mouse gestures and (not pictured) keyboard shortcuts.

    It’s an older version of Opera, I’ll update it for LH, but it’s not that different

  2. 2 Asa Dotzler Jul 30th, 2007 at 1:50 pm
    using Mozilla Firefox Mozilla Firefox 2.0 on Mac OS Mac OS X

    Drudge Report at #1? Really?

    - A

  3. 3 Daniel Goldman Jul 30th, 2007 at 1:54 pm
    using Opera Opera 9.50 on Windows Windows XP

    Asa, hehe… :p

  4. 4 Asa Dotzler Jul 30th, 2007 at 3:57 pm
    using Mozilla Firefox Mozilla Firefox 2.0 on Mac OS Mac OS X

    Here’s my opera setup http://weblogs.mozillazine.org/asa/opera1.png

    - A

  5. 5 Sn3ipen Jul 30th, 2007 at 5:31 pm
    using Opera Opera 9.21 on Windows Windows XP

    I will definately take a screenshot of my beloved Opera

  6. 6 wupperbayer Jul 30th, 2007 at 5:47 pm
    using Opera Opera 9.22 on Windows Windows XP

    @Asa: Hehe, at least you did alter Opera’s setup :P Even if you put the address bar at the wrong place… and, by the way, no “InFF” button for you? ;)

    @Daniel: Is this screenshot showing Opera 9.2x or 9.50? ;)

  7. 7 randomnull Jul 30th, 2007 at 6:44 pm
    using Opera Opera 9.21 on Windows Windows XP

    My opera http://www.nu11.org/linked_files/operaforums/opera060106_tags.PNG it’s over a year old but it’s still the same aside from “Open in Firefox” and “Open in IE” buttons to the left of the status bar up top

  8. 8 ShockMaterial Jul 30th, 2007 at 7:13 pm
    using Opera Opera 9.22 on Windows Windows Vista

    Here’s mine :) http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/9866/myoperavk5.jpg fairly altered to my liking

  9. 9 Tamil Jul 30th, 2007 at 11:26 pm
    using Opera Opera 9.22 on Linux Linux

    http://my.opera.com/Tamil/albums/showpic.dml?album=210985&picture=4729082

  10. 10 hog Jul 31st, 2007 at 1:44 am
    using Opera Opera 9.22 on Windows Windows XP

    LOL, Asa has “Go” button and tabs below address bar! Why would you want “Go” button if you can press Enter instead?

  11. 11 IceArdor Jul 31st, 2007 at 3:05 am
    using Opera Opera 9.22 on Windows Windows XP

    http://my.opera.com/IceArdor/albums/showpic.dml?album=81479&picture=4745828

  12. 12 vect Jul 31st, 2007 at 6:58 am
    using Opera Opera 9.22 on Windows Windows XP

    submitted mine :)

  13. 13 Joel Jul 31st, 2007 at 7:41 am
    using Opera Opera 9.22 on Windows Windows XP

    @Daniel: You didn’t “showcase” your nearly 600 unread emails?? haha =)

  14. 14 Romain Jul 31st, 2007 at 12:53 pm
    using Opera Opera 9.22 on Windows Windows XP

    Here’s my Opera screenshot.

    Theme is Clarity, menu bar removed but can be access via the the button on the left of the tab bar. No need of search bar since Opera automatically search words in the address bar. I use search alias for other searches. Buttons on the right of the address bar are Web Dev Tools button, followed by the classics View in Firefox and View in IE (I added icons).

  15. 15 ElKid Aug 1st, 2007 at 3:56 am
    using Opera Opera 9.22 on Windows Windows XP

    Nice setup – I also have Drudge. It’s the best :)

  16. 16 Tamil Aug 2nd, 2007 at 10:14 pm
    using Opera Opera 9.22 on Linux Linux

    See http://lifehacker.com/photogallery/show-us-your-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