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Opera for Windows
Surf the Internet in a safer, faster, and easier way
The most full-featured Internet power tool on the market, Opera includes pop-up blocking, tabbed browsing, integrated searches, and advanced functions like Opera's groundbreaking E-mail program, RSS Newsfeeds and IRC chat. And because we know that our users have different needs, you can customize the look and content of your Opera browser with a few clicks of the mouse.
Fresh new look
We've cleaned up our front yard. The Opera 8 interface is designed to make the advanced functions easy and effective to use. Menus, toolbars and other elements have undergone our "slim and clean"-routine. Opera offers the largest browsing area in the industry.
Tabbed browsing and pop-up blocking
Opera pioneered tabs and pop-up blocking ages ago. But they're still key features that more and more people start enjoying. With tabs you can open multiple pages within the same application window. Opera lets you control whether to block all pop-ups, or open only the ones that you have requested.
Integrated search
Search your favorite sites, for example Google, eBay, or Amazon without having to go to their Web pages. Use the integrated search window or search directly in the address field using shortcuts (e.g. writing "g Opera" in the address field will search for "Opera" using Google).
Security
Stay away from spy-ware, viruses, and other malicious applications that silently attack your computer while you are surfing the Web. For example, Opera displays security information inside the address bar, located next to the padlock icon that indicates the level of security present on a site. Opera 8 also provides protection against phishing attacks and automatically checks for security updates.
Speed
We're holding on to our claim: "The Fastest Browser on Earth". In Opera 8, further improvements have been made in the way the browser reads pages to allow you to fly the Web.
Password manager
Opera's password manager, the Wand, remembers your unames and passwords so you will not have to. The password manager can store more than one uname and password combination for each page, and will let you choose which one to use if multiple combinations are stored.
Customization
Using the 'appearance' dialog you can make Opera look almost any way you want. Move buttons and search fields, add and remove toolbars, and so forth. Opera skins can change the look of your browser by giving it the icons and buttons of your choice.
Voice
Opera is the first browser to prepare for a future of Web sites offering interactive, voice-enabled shopping and booking systems. You can browse the Web using spoken commands, such as "Opera next link", "Opera back", or "Opera speak". The latter command will make Opera read Web page content and e-mail messages to you aloud ,adding usability as either a screen reader or advanced dictionary. Voice is currently offered in English and works on Windows 2000 and XP. A headset with a microphone is required to use Voice.
Additional features
-Full support for Gmail
-Support for Atom newsfeeds
-First Web browser to natively support Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG)
• Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP
Opera is also available for:
• Mac | Linux |QNX | FreeBSD | BeOS | Solaris | OS2 | Mac OS | Opera Mobile | Opera Mini
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Opera 9.22 for Windows released 07/19/2007
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Release Notes
This release is a recommended security upgrade. See the
security section for additional information.
Changes Since Opera 9.21
User Interface
* Fix to allow toolbars to use bold fonts again.
* Tabs can be dragged between windows using the Windows panel again.
* Info panel title now correctly displays Web page title and mail subjects that contain HTML.
Miscellaneous
* Scripting and display fixes for the Silverlight plug-in.
* Multiple stability fixes.
* Improved stability and performance of BitTorrent.
Security
* Fixed an issue that could occur when removing a specially prepared torrent transfer, as reported by iDefense.
* Prevented an issue where data URIs could be used to display the wrong address in the address bar.
* Improved the display of long domain names in authentication dialogs. Long domain names will now scroll instead of using ellipsis.
* Added Trustcenter class 3 G2 root certificate.
* Fixes for a problem with certificate import from PKCS #7 Signed and Netscape Multicert files.
Windows specific
* Fix for accessing certain Web sites using Windows Vista.
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http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/windows/922/
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Opera 9.23 for Windows released 08/14/2007
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Release Notes
This release is a recommended security upgrade. See the security section for additional information.
Changes Since Opera 9.22
Stability
*Fixed four crash bugs found using Mozilla's jsfunfuzz tool.
*Fixed a stability issue with Speed Dial.
Security
* Fixed a JavaScript security issue discovered with Mozilla's jsfunfuzz tool. See our advisory .
Windows specific
* Scrolling problem with some Microsoft mice fixed on Windows Vista.
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Note: Existing users can update via the program updater and follow the prompts.
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Opera 9.27 released - April 3, 2008
Release Notes
Security
*Fixed an issue where newsfeed prompts could cause Opera to execute arbitrary code, as reported by Michal Zalewski. See our advisory
*Solved an issue where resized canvas patterns could cause Opera to execute arbitrary code, as reported by Michal Zalewski. See our advisory
*Improved keyboard handling of password inputs, as reported by Trystan S.
Miscellaneous
* Fixed a BitTorrent transfer stability issue.
* Resolved stability issues with the Acid 3 test.
* Additional stability fixes.
http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/windows/927/#security
http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/windows/927/
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http://www.opera.com/download/
Existing users can update via the program "Help>>>check for updates>>follow the prompts"
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FYI...
- http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Security/Opera-Bolsters-Web-Browser-With-New-Malware-Protection/
2008-06-06 - "Opera has beefed up security in its upcoming Web browser as it looks to challenge Firefox and Internet Explorer in the area of Web security. Putting a bulls-eye on Web-based threats, the Opera has formed a partnership with Haute Secure*, a Seattle-based security vendor founded in 2006, to protect users from rogue sites known to distribute malware as well as from links users might click on and download malicious software. The fruits of this union will bear in Opera 9.5... Opera users can choose to send information back to Haute Secure or Opera’s anti-phishing partners, Netcraft, PhishTank. Haute Secure also gets Google's malware data, which is the sole data source for Firefox 3..."
* http://hautesecure.com/index.aspx
(Opera -current- stable release is v9.27)
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| Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 7:33 am Post subject: Opera 9.50 released |
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FYI...
Opera 9.50 released
- http://www.opera.com/download/
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/windows/950/
"...Opera 9.5 is a recommended security and stability upgrade..."
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/windows/950/#security
Security:
* Fixed an issue where certain characters could obscure the page address, as reported by Tony Thomas...
* Solved an issue where Images could be read cross-domain with canvas, as reported by Philip Taylor...
* Pages held in frames are no longer able to change the location of pages in unrelated frames on the parent page...
* Improved Fraud Protection now includes advanced malware prevention and upgraded phishing detection technologies...
* Added support for Extended Validation (EV) certificates.
* Added automatic downloading of trusted root certificates when required.
* Disabled SSL v2 and weak ciphers.
* Improvements made to certificate handling, the new certificate repository and the certificates UI.
* Introduced a new security notification scheme in the address field:
o gold lock on green field for secure sites with Extended Validation
o silver lock on yellow field for regular secure sites
o question mark on gray field for HTTPS sites with issues
o no notification for normal sites
o fraud warning on red field for blacklisted sites
* Opera now distinguishes between local servers on localhost, intranet servers, and remote servers on the Internet.
o Local servers can use remote resources, but not vice versa...
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FYI...
Opera 9.51 released
- http://www.opera.com/download/
03.07.2008
Release Notes:
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/windows/951/#security
"Opera 9.51 is a recommended security and stability upgrade...
Miscellaneous
* Corrected a stability issue with Yahoo! Mail.
* TinyMCE 2.1.x editor now works properly.
* Printing of chat items has been improved.
* Reconnection of the IRC client has been adjusted and improved.
* Menus on deviantart.com now work properly.
* Eliminated unwanted line breaks in rich text editors.
Windows-specific changes
* Fixed a resource leak in the transfer window that could cause visual paint problems and other related problems.
* Command line parameters must now be specified before any URLs on the command line...
- http://www.opera.com/support/search/view/887/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30937/
Release Date: 2008-07-03
Critical: Highly critical...
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