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 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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pro Soft to distribute and market Opera in Scandinavia Ringsted, Denmark and Oslo, Norway – June 27, 2002 Pro Soft and Opera Software ASA today announced a sales and distribution agreement for Opera’s desktop browser for Windows, Mac OS and Linux in Scandinavia. Pro Soft will market and sell the popular browser to target groups […]
Opera for Mac to Support Hebrew, Russian, Arabic and Korean. Oslo, Norway – June 20, 2002 Opera Software today announced that future versions of its Web browser, including Opera for Mac, will support Hebrew, Russian, Arabic and Korean. Unlike its competitor Microsoft who is once again showing its disdain for making the Web open and […]
Macromedia to extend reach in embedded space via Opera San Francisco, CA and Oslo, Norway – June 17, 2002 Macromedia, Inc. (NASDAQ:MACR) and Opera Software ASA today announced that Macromedia Flash Player will be available to licensees of Opera’s embedded browsers. Opera will make Macromedia Flash Player available to consumer electronics manufacturers and software platform […]
Opera gives back to the community, donating free registered versions Oslo, Norway – May 28, 2002 Opera Software today unveiled its new Global Donations Program, giving registered versions of Opera away for free to organizations for the physically challenged, elementary schools, as well as Web designer schools and programs. Organizations can apply for free registered […]
