Leaving Opera
Published March 19th, 2008 10:00 PM EDT By Daniel GoldmanTomorrow will be my last day here working at Opera Software.
After working the past year and a half with some very talented people, I’ve decided to leave Opera and work on something new.
Being part of a team that literally has an effect on millions of people on a daily basis is truly an amazing thing and something that not many people get to do. With the exploding popularity of the Web, the browser is perhaps the most used application on the computer (and soon, maybe, even on the phone).
Before joining Opera, I was blogging here on Opera Watch for a few years as an observer to and outsider of the company. Now that I’ve been on the inside, I’ve learned much about Opera and the browser industry.
I’ve been privileged to work with a great group of people, many of whom I always wanted to meet prior to joining Opera.
Ever since I started using Opera on my computer around 7 years ago, I’ve been a fan. And now with Opera Mini, I’m leaving Opera a bigger fan than when I first joined.
I use Opera Mini on a daily basis; I’ve become a huge fan. I’m extremely amazed to see what our developers have been able to accomplish with this tiny, cool browser. In fact, I continue to be impressed every time I see new capabilities and features added to Opera Mini. It’s an amazing feat for an application with less than 100kb in size.
As a fan of Opera, I hope that Opera will continue to push the envelope and help the Web move forward in terms of implementing Web standards and coming forth with new ideas.
I’ll always be proud to say ‘I worked for a company that made Opera Mini, Opera for the Wii, Opera for the computer, Opera Mobile, and Opera on the devices.’
I’m proud to say ‘I worked for a company that brought the Web everywhere.’
What about Opera Watch? Will I continue to blog here? Good question, glad you asked. In coming days I’ll talk about the future plans for Opera Watch. I will, however, say that Opera Watch will continue to be the place for Opera news on the Web.
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I’ve always enjoyed this blog, and I hope it continues. Good luck, Daniel Goldman!
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Daniel, your blog has always been a great resource for learning what was up in the world of Opera. Thank you for having brought such information to us, and thank you for having kept it up for so long. I wish you well in whatever you are leaving Opera Software for.
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Finally you will be able to “leak” info about Opera projects here again!
Good luck!
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Good luck! We wonder what your next plans are.
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Best wishes, and very sorry to see you go.
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Thanks for all the insider information for the last year. Good luck on your future endeavours. Cheers!
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Sounds like you will be leaving Opera Watch too. if this is the case we will really miss you. You become one of the true pilars of Opera comunication on the web, even before you joining the company. I wish you’ll have all the success in your next project, and hope we can can still read you, even if is not here. Good luck!
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It’s my first time reply to your post, it’s very sad for me to know your leaving.
And i just want to say thanks and goog luck, Daniel.
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We’ll miss you, Daniel. Change can be good; I hope that whichever way life takes you, your success will follow.
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I’m sorry to see you go, Daniel. It was really good working with you–reaching out to Opera users around the world, listening to them, and helping Opera Software and Opera users communicate with each other in productive ways.
Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors,
Lawrence
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Daniel,
I’m big opera fan as you are. And Opera watch is always the one to get very good information about Opera. All the best for your future endeavours!!!
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Awww. I hope operawatch will stay. Operawatch inspired Opera Indonesia birth…
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Wow, I’m shocked! Well whatever you do, good luck and have fun!
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Best wishes to you, Daniel, in all your endeavors. I’ve been reading Opera Watch for several years and have always appreciated the updates on my all-time favorite browser. You’ve done great work with Opera Watch, both before and after joining the Opera Team, and I’m sure you’ll continue to do great work wherever you head next.
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Good luck.
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good luck!
and continue with Opera Watch
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Thanks! And good luck!
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Why have you decided to leave Opera? You seemed to like it so much.
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Best of luck for your future endeavours….I’m sure you’ll do great in whatever you decide to take up next, just like you have done (and hopefully, will continue to do) with Opera Watch!
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Thank you, Daniel, for your endeavours at Opera. I hope to see you someday in the future. Good luck.
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Wow, that is a suprise. Any specific reason for a new job?
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I wish you all the best in your new venture.
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To bad to hear that you’re leaving the family,
Hope that you’re path of life will be as good as you want it to.
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Good luck, Daniel.
I hope you will continue blogging about Opera.
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I’m very shocked & surprised.
Good Luck.
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Thank you, Daniel, for your usefull blog. I hope OperaWatch will continue to inform us and good luck for your… “work on something new”
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Pierre
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Well, that’s a shock to the system… How can an ‘evangelist’ leave his god?! All the same, I have enjoyed Opera Watch these last few years, and I am really sorry to see you go. I hope your enthusiasm is undimmed and that this blog will continue - it has been the one place to go fot the latest Opera news!
All the best in your new career!
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What???????????
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Good luck with your new work Daniel.
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As others have said, this too is a huge shock. I can’t even say how long i’ve been reading your blog, but I know its one of the few sites I visit every day.
Whatever your reasons, I wish you all the best in your future endeavors. I do hope you keep up with Opera Watch. But if your path leads you elsewhere, you will be sorely missed. Thanks for everything! Cheers.
Aaron
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are you going to manage the Opera products mailinglist at http://www.opera.com/dragonfly/ ?
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Good luck Daniel with whatever you may do from here on out.
I hope you will continue blogging about Opera here though! I always look for new articles here. It would be a shame to see this blog die out.
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thank you, daniel. we are going to miss you.
good luck in your new project.
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Good Luck.
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Hi Daniel,
Good luck with your new venture, whatever it may be. I will miss the insights you bring from within Opera!
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GOOD LUCK, BUDDY
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Oh, leaving Opera?
I like your blog (although a bit too much about Opera Mini
and I hope you will continue Opera Watch!
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Good luck!!
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I’m definitely sad to see you go! I’m sure we’ll still be in contact, and I wish you the best on whatever you decide to do.
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Best of luck to you!
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I’m touched by all the kind words I’ve gotten here in the comments and by email. I too would hate for Opera Watch to come to a halt; I certainly think it has been a very positive and useful blog for the Opera community. Hopefully I’ll have some announcements regarding the future of Opera Watch in the coming days. I’m working on it.
Daniel
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Sad to hear that.
I hope you continue broughting us so nice news.
Thanks and good luck, Daniel!
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great work Daniel, I hope you all the best! Bravo Zulu! (Work well done in the navy)
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Wow, Daniel, it’s like a splash of cold water for me, when I told you about possible business oportunity here in Colombia you contacted me wirh people at Opera and we haven’t lose contact, you helped me (us) a lot, and I read your blog always.
I hope everithing will be good for you, I hope you be successful on your projects.
Thanks a lot Daniel.
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Thank you so much for giving me lots of useful information, Daniel. I always liked reading this blog as an Opera fan myself, and as a fan of Opera Watch. I hope your success at your next career!
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It’s a big loss for the Opera team. Sorry to see you go. Good luck in the future!
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Farewell Dani!
It will indeed be a huge loss for the Opera Team, but I wish you all the best!
Err…this is so unexpected, I’m kinda shocked also.
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Daniel mentioned to me that he is starting a project that he wants to devote most of his time to. That’s all I know, but I imagine that Daniel will tell us more when he is ready.
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Good luck
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WIR!
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Best of Luck for the new job.
I hope Opera Watch does not stop.
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Good luck and stay in touch!!!
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David, I really hope you stay around Opera Watch. I appreciate it very much as a reference for Opera development and the browser space in general. Looking forward for your word on this!
Best vibes for you!
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Opera Watch is irreplaceable!
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good luck, Daniel!
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Good luck Daniel, I hope this wonderful informative blog continues.
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Dear Daniel, good luck in your future endevour. and thanks for such an awesome blog.
Best wishes to you.
–Shreyas
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Thanks for all the energy you put into your job and this blog, Daniel. Good luck!
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I hope you make it somewhere else and that this blog continues in operation. Thanks for always keeping us informed.
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OperaWatch has really grown while you’ve been here and I’m sure its growth and sure-handed maturity reflects your own personal development. Some things run a natural course and I think you’re choosing an excellent trim to transition OperaWatch and yourself to new journeys and experiences. Thank you for your columns, congratulations on securing a new journey and best wishes from me (and everyone else here). It’s traditional to hold a “going away” party — even if it is a virtual one. Make sure you post a virtual invitation to all of your readers and, afterwards, some real photos in one of your final entries.
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Thanks a lot Daniel. Whoever has managed to tempt you away from Opera had better be able to match the price because you have demonstrated that you are probably ‘worth your weight in gold’- no pun intended, Mr Goldman. Good luck!
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Good luck Daniel. Thanks for the great blog!
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I’m a bit surprised about this choice, btw I wish you the best in your next adventure!
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I am surprised that you decide to leave….but all the best.
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Sad to see you go Daniel - All the best with your new projects!
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Hmm…
Must be the lousy pay (return) at Opera. I know all about it :right: See Ya around the web, somewhere, Daniel, and thanks…
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Best of luck in your new life, Daniel! You’ve been a helpful advocate for Opera and informing users of better browsing options. Look forward to see what you get into next… ;))
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Good luck, Daniel!
Opera Watch is really cool blog, great job!
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I loved reading the news story’s about Opera on your blog, best wishes and good luck for the future whatever it may be.
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Well if you made it so big in Opera I wonder what your next job will be. Most likely it’s something biger, because otherwise you wouldnt leave such a great company. Any how I wish you much success.
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Even though I’ve never posted comments before, I’ve been following Opera Watch daily for a couple of years now.
I would like to thank you for what you have done for the Opera community and to wish you good luck with every new thing that you start. Thanks again, Daniel!
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I was shocked when I read your email, Daniel, but I wish you all the best! I’m sorry we never got to meet, but who knows what happens in the future?
You’ve been a great help for the Opera Mini team! Thank you!!!
Marianne
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I love to tune in to what’s been said so far.
But, Daniel, I would love to follow this gifted blogger on his journey! If just to see whether it may be of interest to me.
Please give us a tip where you can be found…
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byebye und good look man!
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I’m way behind in my feeds, so when I read this entry I immediately checked to see if it was posted on April Fools’ Day. Unfortunately, it wasn’t. I’m sorry to see you go, Daniel. Wherever you end up, though, my feed subscription will follow
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Good luck Daniel also from my side! I wonder why you are leaving!