Recent News, 2002

Register Opera for as Little as USD 1 a License

Opera introduces the Opera Higher Education Program Oslo, Norway – Oct. 1, 2002 Opera Software today launched the Opera Higher Education Program, an initiative aimed at institutions of higher learning around the world. Through the program, schools can register multiple Opera browser licenses at a fraction of the regular price. Thanks to its cross-platform availability […]

Designing the Web with Opera

Opera and the Web Design and Developers Association partner to open the Web Oslo, Norway and Houston, Texas – Sept. 27, 2002 Opera Software and the Web Design and Developers Association (WDDA) are pleased to announce their partnership today as part of Opera Software’s Global Donations Program. WDDA has named the Opera Web browser their […]

Opera Surges Ahead with Latest Mac Version

Opera 6.0 for Mac beta 1 Released Oslo, Norway – Sept. 25, 2002 Opera Software today announced the launch of Opera 6.0 for Mac Beta 1, the newest Mac release of the software since version 5 was made available in January. Mac users who eagerly await its arrival will not be disappointed. This release includes […]

New Benefits to Registered Opera Users

Register Opera and receive personal support and Power Kit Oslo, Norway – Sept. 17, 2002 Starting today, Opera’s user communities will be the primary contact point between Opera and its users with support questions. Through its Web-based forums, newsgroups and mailing lists, Opera hopes to build and support its user communities by providing existing users […]

First Deal in India

Opera selected to star in Kaii PDA Oslo, Norway and Bangalore, India – Sept. 5, 2002 Opera Software today announced that its Web browser has been selected for its first Indian-developed Internet device, the “Kaii” PDA, meaning “hand” in the local Kannada language, running the succeesful Embedix PDA Plus software stack made by Lineo. The […]

Better Surfing for OS/2

Opera 5.12 for OS/2 Released Oslo, Norway – Sept. 4, 2002 Opera Software releases Opera 5.12 for OS/2 today after extensive beta testing. Stability issues from the previous versions have been fixed, namely INI file corruption from starting a second copy of Opera, background problems with GIFs, and running Win32 plugins. OS/2 is one of […]

Opera in Korean Sharp Zaurus

First Opera-powered Asian PDA Launched Oslo, Norway and Seoul, Korea – Sept. 4, 2002 Coinciding with the special localized version made by PalmPalm of Sharp’s Zaurus in Korea, Opera Software today announced that the Zaurus is the first Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) available in Asia with Opera included. PalmPalm has developed the special Korean version […]

OpenSSL Patches Deployed

Opera extends OpenSSL fixes to Linux Oslo, Norway – Aug. 16, 2002 Opera Software today released Opera 6.03 for Linux, a pure security upgrade that will implement changes in OpenSSL made public on Aug. 7, 2002 by the CERT Coordination Center (CERT/CC) as well as correct other bugfixes. Opera Software is committed to offering its […]

Opera Implements OpenSSL Fixes

Browse with confidence Oslo, Norway – Aug. 13, 2002 Opera Software today released Opera 6.05 for Windows, a pure security upgrade that will implement changes in OpenSSL made public on Aug. 7, 2002 by the CERT Coordination Center (CERT/CC) as well as other bugfixes. Opera Software is committed to ensuring the security of its users […]

Compose Your Own Opera for Linux and Earn Cash

Introducing the Sales Referral Partner Program for Linux Oslo, Norway – July 30, 2002 Opera Software today released the second edition of their popular Opera Composer for Linux and at the same introduces the Sales Referral Partner Program for Linux, which lets users share in Opera’s success and earn cash. The Opera Composer lets users […]