Opera Otaku

Opera 9.5 alpha (codenamed Kestrel) is full of great features, so it shouldn't be hard to convince your friends and family to give Opera a try, especially by the time we release Opera 9.5 final--which is going to rock! Even now, people are noticing how much faster Opera 9.5 is, and that's just the alpha release.

For example, see today's article on Slashdot: Opera 9.5 Beats Firefox and IE7 as Fastest Browser

What most of the Slashdot readers didn't notice, however, were the even more exhaustive set of benchmarks found here: http://nontroppo.org/timer/kestrel_tests/ (Someone mentioned that page, but it's buried in the comments.)

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Obviously, being fast isn't everything, but it's definitely important. You already know that Opera's goal is to bring the Internet to all kinds of devices, which means that we have to work on technology that generally has less processor power than the most advanced desktop PCs. Another advantage of Opera, however, is that we work very well on older computers, providing a secure, fast, and modern browser to millions of people who don't have the luxury of buying a new computer every couple of years (or even more frequently than that).

Software like Opera gives older computers a longer life, which means that fewer of them have to be disposed of before their time, which would place a burden on the environment. As such, prioritizing speed and performance is not just about outgeeking our competition, bragging rights, or pushing the limits of cutting-edge technology. It's about creating efficient and intelligent technology that makes our everyday lives and the lives of our neighbors just a little bit better.

We (at Opera) have created a new MyOpera group for all the passionate Opera fans who wish to "Take Action" and help spread the word about Opera. You might be asking: Why another place in addition to the Take Action forum? What's better about the new group, and what's it for?

Please check it out, and all your questions will be answered: http://my.opera.com/opera-fans/

It's taken us a little while to get the group launched, but we think you'll like it and we'll work with you to make it better. Become a member today!