My Opera5 things I’d like to see in Opera
Friday, July 27, 2007 12:42:23 AM
Saw this idea over at Opera Watch, so here's my list of things I'd like to see in Opera.
1. Easier installing of Plugins. People are always telling me they can't view flash in Opera. It should be as simple as replacing the plugin space with a one-click "Click here to install" image.
2. A mobile Opera browser for Brew. I've heard this was coming, but haven't seen it yet.
3. An option to import/export your bookmarks, wand passwords, notes, personal info, contacts, blocked content, style sheets, etc. to a single compressed file. This would allow for safer clean installs, backups, and transferring data between multiple installs or computers.
4. Better support for thumbdrives. A thumbdrive install option? Installing Opera on my thumbdrive is a pain in the butt. I have to change the settings in Opera6.def and Opera.ini. I had to write a vbs script to make sure Opera always runs on the same (virtual) drive.
5. Unlinked tabs. I don't like gmail connecting my email address to my searches.
Bonus requests:
6. Plugin support. I'd like to be able to use GPG encryption with Opera. I'm sure there are other things that could be plugins too.
7. Live Bookmarks. The ability to read bookmarks from an RSS feed.
8. The Content blocker needs a search.
9. Ability to add Bookmarks and Bookmarklets to the Panel. I don't want to take up more screen space by enabling the personal bar, and my Start Bar is filled up (not to mention the fact that it requires an extra click).
10. How about a text area style dialog box in the Wand Preferences for other personal information you type often. For example, I have a bunch of SpamGourmet email domains I'd rather not have to type all the time.
Since I don't know anyone else who owns a blog, I won't tag anyone.
1. Easier installing of Plugins. People are always telling me they can't view flash in Opera. It should be as simple as replacing the plugin space with a one-click "Click here to install" image.
2. A mobile Opera browser for Brew. I've heard this was coming, but haven't seen it yet.
3. An option to import/export your bookmarks, wand passwords, notes, personal info, contacts, blocked content, style sheets, etc. to a single compressed file. This would allow for safer clean installs, backups, and transferring data between multiple installs or computers.
4. Better support for thumbdrives. A thumbdrive install option? Installing Opera on my thumbdrive is a pain in the butt. I have to change the settings in Opera6.def and Opera.ini. I had to write a vbs script to make sure Opera always runs on the same (virtual) drive.
5. Unlinked tabs. I don't like gmail connecting my email address to my searches.
Bonus requests:
6. Plugin support. I'd like to be able to use GPG encryption with Opera. I'm sure there are other things that could be plugins too.
7. Live Bookmarks. The ability to read bookmarks from an RSS feed.
8. The Content blocker needs a search.
9. Ability to add Bookmarks and Bookmarklets to the Panel. I don't want to take up more screen space by enabling the personal bar, and my Start Bar is filled up (not to mention the fact that it requires an extra click).
10. How about a text area style dialog box in the Wand Preferences for other personal information you type often. For example, I have a bunch of SpamGourmet email domains I'd rather not have to type all the time.
Since I don't know anyone else who owns a blog, I won't tag anyone.
Daniel Goldmandanigoldman # Friday, July 27, 2007 3:18:57 PM