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Opera, a Glimpse into the Past and Future

Year after year, Opera Software has continued innovating web browsers. Can you imagine yourself now, surfing the web in one tab, having to see all the pop ups and other annoying components? Thanks to Opera, you no longer have to.

However, back in early days, Opera was not a free-ware application. That's where the issues started. Struggling to find a solid revenue model and seeing other free browsers implementing their innovated features, it was critical for Opera Software to act fast, and that's what they did.

With the release of Opera 8.5, fat lady was set free from the claws which were holding her back. Running all over the Internet and singing songs about freedom, she quickly became people's favorite web browser. Continuing evolving to lighter and faster body, once fat and now slim madam is in a shape like never before.

So what's next, you ask? Well, there are some good and bad news. The good news: a team of professional stylists are currently working on her make-up while fitness experts continue to improve her performance on a track. The bad news: you will have to be patient and wait.

Opera has come a really long way. Making our browsing experience faster and easier with every release, our sexy lady just keeps going forward and you better not try to stop her.

Comments

Graham Whittaker 4. August 2009, 22:06

Good writing. Nice work.

Greg Smith 8. August 2009, 14:17

I wish I had a lighter, swifter body too !

Nice !

:smile:

Graham Whittaker 9. August 2009, 01:42

I gave you a fave Greg. Good work m8. Hope it helps.

George Moga 10. August 2009, 18:00

nice entry!
I have an article in the competition too, here it is:
http://my.opera.com/exde601e/blog/on-browsers-and-evolution

Gyrobo 11. August 2009, 23:12

It sounds like you're really in love with Opera. I wish you two well.

ozor christian chukwudinma 12. August 2009, 11:30

Thats realy nice work u hard. U can equaly go to my page and read mine to. Am christian. I will love you to view my page/blog and read my article.THE WEBOLUTION OF OPERA MINI ON MOBILE PHONE. and rate it or favourite it in the ongoing opera internship competition.

ozor christian chukwudinma 12. August 2009, 11:32

U also have my vote. U can still vote mine too.

Greg Smith 12. August 2009, 15:11

Feel free to visit the Participants Group
Opera Online Writers Internship Competition Group >>
http://my.opera.com/operainterns2009/blog/
or the Participants Forum >>
http://my.opera.com/operainterns2009/forums/

kind regards,
greg

Greg Smith 16. August 2009, 12:46

Round 2 - Update

You may have followed GROUP info here:

Now we have a Round 2 forum

The ROUND 2 group is by invitation - members only



good luck
gregsmithsays

Greg Smith 18. August 2009, 08:31

7 days left, any thoughts on an article for round 2 ?

Moses Bernads 20. August 2009, 23:42

the metaphor i guess? well swiftly done...favd...hpn 4 a reciproccal...thnks...

Nikko 21. August 2009, 00:32

Hey! Nice post there! I have to agree with the waiting part... well, at least they offer innovative results!

I've added your post as a favorite... so please do check out mine too if you have the time... it offers some features in Opera... http://my.opera.com/darkhitsugaya/blog/2009/08/20/browsing-in-vain-you-are-not-alone thanks!

Greg Smith 21. August 2009, 08:19

We've got a 100 hr Countdown on the My Opera 2009 Contest Group
(extra free Tech writing resources too)

You're welcome to join

http://my.opera.com/operainterns2009/blog/

good luck, everyone

Winter 22. August 2009, 16:17

nice nice :D I just added it as a favorite :smile:

please also support me at http://my.opera.com/winterdawn/blog/2009/08/19/an-open-book

thank you so much!!! :D

user1opera 24. August 2009, 02:46

Browse Knowledge in Multidimensional visual way with Opera 10
http://my.opera.com/user1opera/blog/

Thank you all :star:

P.S.
I am sorry for my "philosophical posts"
if any don't like them - i can delete them thus.
you can add me as friend
and vote for my so-called weblog here:

P.S.2 :
To all who wouldn't win -
it means we are for more important than just technology
real purpose of life transcends technologies

Header:
"O", "Apple" inside ;-)

Greg Smith 25. August 2009, 12:13

All the best !

Feel free to visit the Participants Group
Opera Online Writers Internship Competition Group >>
http://my.opera.com/operainterns2009/blog/
or the Participants Forum >>
http://my.opera.com/operainterns2009/forums/

kind regards,
greg

Greg Smith 26. August 2009, 08:49

You might already be a member of 2009 Participants Group
BUT...
...now we have a ONLINE WRITERS RESOURCE group

http://my.opera.com/community/groups/?search=online+resource+group+initiative

Feel free to join and share your favorite Tips & Tweaks

miniliini 30. August 2009, 21:55

Nice one - you have my vote! :smile:

Feel free to vote for me too,

http://my.opera.com/miniliini/blog/2009/08/28/a-brief-history-of-my-life-b-o-u-3

And of course; the best of luck in the competition! :smile:

Omar Aloyoun 31. August 2009, 06:24

Nice Article Vygantas!
I have voted for you.
Please vote me back if you like my contest-post @
http://my.opera.com/Omaroyoun/blog/a-crystal-ball-eye-on-mobile-innovation-evolution

Angela Steiger 3. December 2009, 15:36

Hey, this is a Good writing Article. Thanks! :smile:

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