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Why Opera even exists

Saturday, June 6, 2009 2:35:55 AM

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I've seen people ask why Opera even exists. Well, if it didn't the other browsers wouldn't have new features to copy.

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Angelikiellinidata Saturday, June 6, 2009 2:40:47 AM

two words
the fastest

a great reason in my books!
a lot of hard work from a small group of people that love what they do,Opera is becoming a passion not a job to many and a passion to many users like myself heart

dirkthetomster Saturday, June 6, 2009 2:56:42 AM

smile good point ... "nothing to copy" ... even the speed is a remarkable one up
... to me it's because of stability together with look and feel but first of all the vibrant community connected to a special product ... in all it's simply the best - and getting better!

Darkogdare Saturday, June 6, 2009 5:04:47 AM

yes

TedTed11 Saturday, June 6, 2009 6:32:50 AM

If not for OPERA I would be stuck with a broken down wap protocall.
And I would not have the opportunity to share the things on my blog!

Hi Angeliki, fancy meeting you here!!

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