The Desktop team today released Opera 9.26, an update that addresses a few security and stability issues. (Download Opera 9.26 || changelog)
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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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i really love opera. I like everything youve done. Only thing i dont really enjoy is p2p client.really slow and really small abilities. I dont think it has to be improved… i think it has to make a deal with a existing bittorrent client. Most of all i like uTorrent because of its easy-to-work and simple functions. I think opera should do something about that too. Opera is really the greatest. I like it much more than nasty sol@ris or mQzilla, way more than IE too. Its very costumisable. Doh i hate the voice command thing. I sugguest recording persons own voice because it s more natural than saying Z.o.o.m i.n almost by letters. I can zoom il 4 times with ctrl+m.wheel.. instead i have to spend my time in that. Ya try to fix that too . also some improvement in flashes would be nice. There is a lettish site Danger.lv its really strange when i use opere in there.. really wierd stuff jumping round. Is it me or is it you ?? OK opera!
Hold on in this big boy stuff. Forever…
your user. !
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Thank you, my mac version is definitely more stable now.
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and what the hell is Opera Mini 9.50?