Recent News, 2002

IBM and Opera Software Team to Develop Multimodal Browser

XHTML+Voice (X+V) browser allows developers to extend voice, web applications Vox 2002, San Francisco, CA and Oslo, Norway – July 24, 2002 IBM and Opera today announced that they will jointly develop a multimodal browser based on the XHTML+Voice (X+V) specification. The beta version of the browser, available this fall, can allow access to Web […]

A Better Chinese Internet Experience

Opera Partners with Chinese keyword alternative 3721 Oslo, Norway and Beijing, China — July 15, 2002 Opera Software ASA and Inter China Network Software Co. Ltd. (aka 3721, for the Web site www.3721.com.) today announced that 3721’s keyword technology will be available in the Chinese version of Opera’s desktop browsers. Chinese Internet users face a […]

OperaMail Premium service introduced

Opera introduces Premium Webmail at rock bottom price Oslo, Norway – July 8, 2002 Today, the OperaMail free Web-based e-mail service was updated with OperaMail Premium services, offering users the ability to enjoy a wide range of e-mail services in a completely ad-free environment for just over USD 1 per month. OperaMail Premium gives users […]

NXTV Inc. Rolls Out Leading Web Browser from Opera Software into Luxury U.S. Hotels

Los Angeles, CA and Oslo, Norway – July 5, 2002 NXTV, Inc. and Opera Software ASA today announced that Opera will be included in NXTV’s digital set-top boxes. Opera will provide full Internet access to guests using the digital broadband interactive television services in America’s most luxurious hotels. Opera offers the embedded industry a small […]

Opera Flies Ahead on Linux

Linux pioneer MandrakeSoft to distribute Opera Oslo, Norway — July 4, 2002 Opera Software ASA today announced that Opera’s Linux versions will be distributed with Linux-Mandrake, made by MandrakeSoft. Opera’s Linux versions have already been downloaded and installed over one million times by users all around the world. “As an alternative desktop operating system, Linux […]

Opera’s Linux Bonanza Continues

Opera 6.02 for Linux released Oslo, Norway — July 3, 2002 Opera Software today continued its Linux Bonanza Week with a public release of Opera 6.02 for Linux. The new version includes important fixes to the document and user interface, with special emphasis on the display of Asian characters, making this an important upgrade for […]

SuSE to Distribute Opera

Opera signs first Linux desktop distribution deal Oslo, Norway — July 3, 2002 Opera Software ASA today announced that SuSE will distribute the ad-sponsored version of the Opera for Linux Web browser in their Linux distribution. The deal is Opera’s first major Linux distribution agreement. Opera’s Linux version has proved immensely popular, with over one […]

Opera Strikes Accord with Macromedia

Macromedia to embed the Opera browser in Web authoring products Oslo, Norway — July 2, 2002 Today, Opera Software announced an agreement with Macromedia, whereby the two companies will work together to integrate their products for the Mac platform. Opera will deliver a full-featured, embeddable version of its desktop browser to be integrated into a […]

Opera Waves the Red Flag in China

RedFlag introduces Norwegian Opera in China Beijing, China – July 1, 2002 Redflag Software Technologies Co., Ltd and Opera Software today announced a strategic announcement, and are looking forward to working together on embedded browser solutions for the Chinese market. RedFlag will seek to join as an Opera reseller, with joint development and market efforts […]

Opera 6.04 for Windows Released

New stronger Opera version amid download success Oslo, Norway — July 1, 2002 Opera Software today released the latest update to its desktop flagship, Opera 6.04 for Windows. Opera for Windows continues as Opera’s most popular distribution with over 12 million worldwide downloads and installations, averaging over one million installations every month. The new version […]