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Tuesday, June 20, 2006; 02:06 AM
Opera Software released
Opera 9, its newest Web browser for PCs. It can be downloaded for free in more
than 25 languages for Windows, Mac, Linux and other platforms from
www.opera.com. Opera 9 includes widgets - small and useful Web
programs - and support for BitTorrent, the popular file distribution
technology.
"For Opera 9, we worked hard to push the limits of what people expect from
a Web browser, with increased speed, new Web standards support and
innovative features such as widgets and BitTorrent," said Jon S. von
Tetzchner, CEO, Opera Software. "Even though we shaped this browser for
the Web’s future, we have the powerful features people want and need for
their surfing today. I truly feel Opera 9 has something for everyone."
Bittorent functionality in Opera 9. |
Opera 9 gives the user tools to stay organized online.
The browser implements features such as saved sessions, the trash can (to get closed tabs
back), notes and the ability to start exactly where the user last closed Opera. Additionally, the browser has a new security bar, for preventing phishing, and an improved pop-up blocker.
Widgets expand the browsing expersience by bringing a variety of Web
content and data right to the computer’s desktop. Widget developers
can create widgets using open and common Web standards including
JavaScript, CSS, HTML and SVG and
technologies like AJAX. Opera supports open standards and
technologies. It includes tools
to make it easier for sites to code for these open standards. Built-in
Extensible Rendering Architecture (ERA) helps developers make sure their
sites work well on any Web-connected device. Opera's browsers are built on
the same core technology, making it easy to test once in Opera 9 and
ensure compatibility with a variety of devices - from mobile phones to
Nintendo's Wii.
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