Free Opera Browser (usually 39.00)
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Free Opera Browser (usually 39.00)
Note: For one day only, you can get an ad-free version of Opera. Simply e-mail [email protected] to obtain a registration code. This offer is valid from 12 a.m. Tuesday, August 30 to 12 a.m. Wednesday, August 31 2005 (PDT).
http://www.download.com/Opera/3000-2356_4-10421507.html
Opera is an Internet browser with a pop-up blocker, multiple-window navigation, mouse gestures, keyboard shortcuts, an e-mail client with a spam filter, and integrated search for user security and speed. The cross-platform browser includes a multitude of other functions, such as IRC-compatible chat, support for RSS newsfeeds, a password manager, and one-click customization and privacy-protection settings. Mouse gestures and keyboard shortcuts allow for accelerated Web navigation while the Fast Forward and Rewind buttons ease browsing. Users can run multiple windows as well as personalize the user interface with one-click skins. The browser also contains special elements for users with disabilities, drag-and-drop support, a notes function, user profiles, and a host of other features. Opera supports the latest in security and provides password and cookie managers.
Opera 8.02 includes security upgrades and smaller bug fixes.
http://www.download.com/Opera/3000-2356_4-10421507.html
Opera is an Internet browser with a pop-up blocker, multiple-window navigation, mouse gestures, keyboard shortcuts, an e-mail client with a spam filter, and integrated search for user security and speed. The cross-platform browser includes a multitude of other functions, such as IRC-compatible chat, support for RSS newsfeeds, a password manager, and one-click customization and privacy-protection settings. Mouse gestures and keyboard shortcuts allow for accelerated Web navigation while the Fast Forward and Rewind buttons ease browsing. Users can run multiple windows as well as personalize the user interface with one-click skins. The browser also contains special elements for users with disabilities, drag-and-drop support, a notes function, user profiles, and a host of other features. Opera supports the latest in security and provides password and cookie managers.
Opera 8.02 includes security upgrades and smaller bug fixes.
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Use this link:
http://my.opera.com/community/party/reg.dml
You'll get the code # after giving a e-mail address & sigining up for the Opera NL.
Bottom line: ditch IE.
http://my.opera.com/community/party/reg.dml
You'll get the code # after giving a e-mail address & sigining up for the Opera NL.
Bottom line: ditch IE.
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Both Opera and Firefox are excellent browsers. In my opinion Opera indeed is better - very light and fast, and nicely customizable. Firefox tends to get heavier and slower when you install all the plugins you want. I recommend that you at least give it a try.
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I agree with Vox about FireFox.
Not wanting to start a new thread, argument, etc... I'll just say IMHO FF is trying a little too hard to be IEesq, whereas Opera has been doing there own thing for 10 years.
Now is a good chance to try O 8.2 w/o the ad banner @ no cost & see what you think.
Not wanting to start a new thread, argument, etc... I'll just say IMHO FF is trying a little too hard to be IEesq, whereas Opera has been doing there own thing for 10 years.
Now is a good chance to try O 8.2 w/o the ad banner @ no cost & see what you think.
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In addition to that question, (this is the first time I'm using Opera) I seem to be experiencing some odd things.
1) the scroll "bar" on my laptop's touchpad doesn't seem to be operational on any sites I visit with Opera (yes, I confirmed they work when using IE).
2) I was visiting an academic website where I needed to post a reply to a message, the message reply window was non existent (I'm currently using Opera).
These questions probably being in tech forum, huh? sorry!
to be on topic, THANKS OP!
1) the scroll "bar" on my laptop's touchpad doesn't seem to be operational on any sites I visit with Opera (yes, I confirmed they work when using IE).
2) I was visiting an academic website where I needed to post a reply to a message, the message reply window was non existent (I'm currently using Opera).
These questions probably being in tech forum, huh? sorry!
to be on topic, THANKS OP!
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i've used both firefox and opera, and i find myself switching back and forth. regardless, both are better than IE, and with the free reg, i might just stick to opera.
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Originally Posted by Geofferson
I'm currently using Firefox. Is Opera better?
![Old Wink](/images/smilies/winkold.gif)
And this is the "pre-emptive" to get people to move to Opera before the soon coming next Firefox real release (not the minor shit iterations).
(Actually, they each have their own + and -, and both are worth checking out
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Decision? It's Easy:
Firefox = FREE
Opera = NOT FREE
Yes it might be free today with the special deal thingy, but what happens when they Upgrade and want you to pay $39.99? I'll stick with Firefox, thank you.
Firefox = FREE
Opera = NOT FREE
Yes it might be free today with the special deal thingy, but what happens when they Upgrade and want you to pay $39.99? I'll stick with Firefox, thank you.
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I D/L'd Opera yesterday and after using it for a few hours, I feel Firefox is superior and will be sticking with it. Perhaps I needed more time to spend with Opera, but I honestly didn't think there could be anything significant enough to warrant a browser change for me.
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I agree with Geofferson. I played with Opera last night, and the first thing I noticed was something I haven't seen in a long time in Firefox or IE: a pop-up. I didn't like it much at all, with the exception of the "Transfers" screen, which is quite nice.
But I'll keep it on my machine, it's always good to have alternate browsers.
But I'll keep it on my machine, it's always good to have alternate browsers.
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Originally Posted by masetodd
Decision? It's Easy:
Firefox = FREE
Opera = NOT FREE
Yes it might be free today with the special deal thingy, but what happens when they Upgrade and want you to pay $39.99? I'll stick with Firefox, thank you.
Firefox = FREE
Opera = NOT FREE
Yes it might be free today with the special deal thingy, but what happens when they Upgrade and want you to pay $39.99? I'll stick with Firefox, thank you.
IE = FREE
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