Category Archives: general

John Patrick, Former IBM VP of Internet Technology, Joins Opera Software’s Board of Directors

Oslo, Norway – Jan. 30, 2004 Opera Software today announced that John Patrick has joined its board of directors. Mr. Patrick is President of Attitude LLC and former Vice President of Internet technology at IBM. In confirmation of Mr. Patrick’s expertise and in sharing his innovative vision, Opera Software celebrates his appointment and counsel. During […]

Spreading cheer with digital imaging: Opera and Make9 Offer a Discounted Image Showcasing Service for Opera Users

Oslo, Norway – Dec. 17, 2003 Opera Software and Make9 today announced a special discounted offer for Opera users to showcase their digital pictures using Make9’s online studio. Among many creative possibilities, the service allows users to publish movies, puzzles and even 3D effects with their digital images to feature them in a personalized URL. […]

My Opera revamped: New Site Unlocks Hidden Features in Opera

Oslo, Norway – Dec. 15, 2003 Opera Software today unveiled a completely new version of its community site, My Opera. Community registered visitors can now exchange browser builds and functions, revealing the secrets in Opera’s development. This is also one of the first sites developed using the new mobile Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) standard making […]

Cheers for Opera in Japan

Opera awarded 2003 best product design Oslo, Norway – October 21, 2003 Opera Software is happy to announce it has been awarded the 2003 Best Product Design in Software Applications by the Japan Industrial Design Promotion Organization. This is the third software design award Opera has received in Japan in a year. Since Opera’s Japanese […]

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 […]

Opera in Your Community

Opera revamps MyOpera community and enhances the Opera Composer Oslo, Norway – Sept. 11, 2001 Opera Software today opened the revamped MyOpera community and released the second edition of their popular Opera Composer, inviting users to join an Opera community or create their own. The Opera Composer lets users build their own community by inviting […]

Opera Web Browser and Pricegrabber Join Forces

Strategic affiliates Opera chooses PriceGrabber technology for shopping comparisons Oslo, Norway and Los Angeles, CA – May 7, 2001 Opera Software, the creator of the Opera Web Browser and an industry leader in the desktop and Internet device market, and Pricegrabber.com, a leader in Internet shopping comparison services, today announced a strategic affiliate agreement. Opera […]

Strong Focus on the Wireless Market

Opera Software acquires Hern Labs AB, opens office in Linkoping, Sweden Oslo, Norway – December 14, 2000 Opera Software announced today that it has acquired Hern Labs AB, a software development company located in Linkoping, one of Sweden’s strongest technology hubs. Opera and Hern Labs have already enjoyed a fruitful relationship over manyyears, with Hern […]

Opera Site Under Attack

Opera CEO describes attack on Opera site Dear everyone, Opera has grown as a company. With the launch of Opera 4.0 for Windowsand its tremendous success (around a million downloads during the first week), we have placed ourselves as one of the major players on the Net, with subsequent attention. Unfortunately such a status has […]

Opera Software Strengthens the Team

Former European IBM executive joins Opera Software as Chairman of the Board Oslo, Norway – Nov. 29, 1999 Mr. Christian Thommessen of Glamox AS recently joined Opera software as Chairman of the Board. His international experience in the IT industry and his knowledge of developing companies make him an excellent choice for Opera Software, which […]