This is a deal where, in essence, Opera is a reseller just like you. We are
running a co-branded registration site for them and are providing them names
on, in essence, a wholesale basis. It is actually a pretty unique way to try
and make some money from the (IMHO) quality browser they produce.
As you can imagine a browser is an "interesting" product to try and make
money with. Imagine competing into an 80+% ms market where the most obvious
alternative revenue stream (using the start page and favourites to drive
pageviews and therefore advertising) has just been completely trashed.
I wish they made a kit like IEAK then we (Tucows and channel) could do some
really cool things.
Regards
Elliot Noss
----- Original Message -----
From: "William X. Walsh" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, March 23, 2001 8:21 PM
Subject: Tucows browser deal incorporates domaindirect functionality
> Sorry about the previous blank mispost.
>
> Came across this today:
> http://www.operasoftware.com/pressreleases/20010320.html
>
> "...the browser will be Tucows-branded and have the
> Hot List and Start Pages link directly to various Tucows software
libraries
> and services. This will enable Tucows to offer their services more
directly
> to its users.
> "Tucows' domain name registration service, Domain Direct, will also be
> incorporated into the new browser, offering users the ability to easily
> register and manage domain names. Users can search for and register a
domain
> name anytime by simply clicking on a link in the button bar. They will
also
> be able to set up multiple e-mail accounts, forward domain names and
manage
> their domains."
>
>
>
> --
> Best regards,
> William mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
>
