I think this may be of some interest, since we have such a geographically
diverse group on this forum. If not, then my apologies in advance.
In case some of you have not heard of the Opera browser, I am forwarding
their most recent newsletter. Opera is available in numerous languages, is
quite popular in Europe, and is making measurable inroads against IE in the
USA. I personally use it and far prefer it to IE.
Jim Elwell
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2002 09:46:18 +0100
Opera Newsletter
General Edition
February 12, 2002 Issue #1, 2002
Katherine Barrios, Editor, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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HIGHLIGHTS IN THIS NEWSLETTER
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=> *Opera 6.01 for Windows Released*
=> Opera in Japanese Released
=> *New Opera Composer*
=> Opera Store: Rebel stuff for rebel users
=> MyOpera
=> Userfriendly
=> Tell a friend about Opera
=> Promote Opera
=> Send us your Opera stories
=> Subscribe/Unsubscribe information
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* Opera 6.01 for Windows Released*
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Opera Software ASA today released Opera 6.01 for Windows,
a minor bugfix release, amid news that Opera is quickly
gaining ground in Europe. Additionally, This new release
introduces a Lycos start-up page especially made for Opera users.
According to StatMarket, usage of Opera is soaring in
several European countries. Germany, the Scandinavian
countries and Russia are leading the pack, the latter with
a whopping 5.8 percent market share for Opera.
Download Opera 6.01 for Windows today:
<http://www.opera.com/download/>
Read the press release:
<http://www.opera.com/pressreleases/20020702.html>
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* Opera 6.01 for Windows Japanese Released*
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Today for the first time, Opera is available in Japan with
the release of Opera 6.0 for Windows. Finally, mainstream
users in Japan can opt in for the best Internet experience.
"Today, Opera finally enters the browser scene in Japan,"
says Jon S. von Tetzchner, CEO of Opera Software ASA.
"We saw an incredible interest from Japanese users for the
English version of Opera 6. I'm sure with a true Japanese
version this trend will only accelerate."
Download Opera 6.01 for Windows today:
<http://www.opera.com/download/>
Read the press release:
<http://www.opera.com/pressreleases/20020702.html>
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* New Opera Composer *
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The new Opera Composer lets users customize their own Web browser
to distribute to family, friends, colleagues and customers. Users
can set multiple or single document interface (MDI/SDI), customize
the splash screen, skins, Personal Bar and Hotlist as well as extra
buttons for own service, and choose language.
Opera Composer is available for Windows in 15 different
languages, and for Linux in English.
Download and try it out today at
<http://composer.opera.com/>
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* Opera Store: Rebel stuff for rebel users *
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The Opera Store is now open for business, so why not check
out all the Opera Rebel merchandize available?
Opera Rebel T-shirts for men and women, mugs, sweaters,
mouse pads, caps, bucket hats, caps or boxer shorts.
Just press the Opera Store button at <http://my.opera.com/>
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* MyOpera *
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Have you tried out the new community site MyOpera yet?
Check out the forums, buttons, panels and skins, and voice
your opinion in the poll.
<http://my.opera.com/>
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* Userfriendly *
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Q: What is it that many IT professionals and fellow Geeks
have with their coffee every morning?
A: Their daily hit of UserFriendly.org.
Since 1997, User Friendly Media has been creating some of the
funniest most addictive content for Geeks on the Internet.
In addition to the daily cartoon, the Web site is a popular
gathering place for those wishing to communicate with other
technically savvy people and fans of the comic strip.
UserFriendly.org is supported by advertising and sponsorships
from technology companies such as Compaq, IBM, and SuSE Linux,
holding true to User Friendly's aim of making the whole
experience relevant and entertaining to you, the technical user.
With recent and ongoing additions of new content areas, such
as animations and interactive videos, plus a full line of
t-shirts and other merchandise, UserFriendly.org is a
must-have in your Hotlist of frequently visited sites.
Visit <http://www.userfriendly.org/>
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* Tell a friend about Opera *
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Why not tell your friends about your favorite browser?
You can send e-mails in German, Spanish, Norwegian and
Italian as well as English.
<http://www.opera.com/promote/saf/>
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* Opera Buttons and Banners *
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If you are happy with Opera, please add a button and/or
banner to your home page.
<http://www.opera.com/press/promote_opera.html>
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*Send us your Opera stories*
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Let us know what your favorite Opera features and functions
are. If you have an idea for an Opera article, send it to
us and we'll post it in our next newsletter.
Please send your submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Discussions
<http://www.opera.com/communicate/>
Site Search
<http://www.opera.com/search.html>
OperaMail
<http://www.operamail.com/>
Suggestions & Feedback
<http://www.opera.com/questionnaire.html>
Bug Reports
<http://www.opera.com/support/bugs/>
This Web page merely handles the bug. It does not
reply to a bug report or answer support questions.
Do you have a support question? Check to see if you find the
answer to your question here:
<http://www.opera.com/support/>
If you didn't find the answer, you can fill out our e-mail
request form and we will respond as soon as we can:
<http://support.opera.com/>
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