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Ok, done.

I did the part I, but I'd be able to answer part II after a week (in order to get data for it using the TabTimer extension)
But it seems I wouln't be able to skip the part II, so you'd finally have 2 reports from me: one with missing part II, and one with part I and part II.
I hope you'd discard the first one

You guys are the best! <3

Do you still survey Usage Statistics reported from Desktop ?
http://my.opera.com/desktopteam/blog/2007/07/06/reality-show-results

see you in a weak

Ok Opera, let's be honest now... Does this survey have anything to do with ditching Presto and switching to Webkit engine?? I am a loyal Opera user for years now but like many loyal users I have some concerns about our favorite browser. Especially since the lack of information.

The Web Timer Extension became not so recently a piece of garbage on my PC and whenever I report a bug, the author blames it all on Opera bugs. (And he is probably right about them.) I definitely wouldn't base a survey on that data.

I am mobile used

Originally posted by marvinism13:

Ok Opera, let's be honest now... Does this survey have anything to do with ditching Presto and switching to Webkit engine?? I am a loyal Opera user for years now but like many loyal users I have some concerns about our favorite browser. Especially since the lack of information.

Honestly, this has nothing to do with the switch to WebKit. This is actually my own project, which comes out of observing how many of us get in our own way when it comes to the web. Meaning we use browsing as a distraction and an avoidance method. So if there is any way I can contribute to being a part of the solution instead of the problem, I want to do that.

Originally posted by ytg:

The Web Timer Extension became not so recently a piece of garbage on my PC and whenever I report a bug, the author blames it all on Opera bugs. (And he is probably right about them.) I definitely wouldn't base a survey on that data.

You don't have to use the web timer. And really, the browsing diary info doesn't need to be 100% scientifically accurate data. What we are trying to identify is the level of distraction vs focus you have while browsing. How often you switch tabs seems to be a good indicator of that. So if you have another way to estimate how much of the time you are focusing, ie doing one thing at a time, versus switching between things ("multitasking" or just being distracted), in a given browsing session, that will still be useful information.

Originally posted by ra-mon:

http://my.opera.com/desktopteam/blog/2007/07/06/reality-show-results

Well, this is useful data to a point, but the reason for the survey is really to get at broader things, i.e., what are people actually trying to do online and what helps or hinders them in terms of their own behaviours - not so much the features that are in the browser itself.

Originally posted by AnnaMetro:

So if there is any way I can contribute to being a part of the solution instead of the problem, I want to do that.

Thanks for the answer Anna and after I took a good look at the survey I think it's an honest one
I'm just a bit worried about the best browser in the world so far and my favorite for years. Thank you for trying to improve Opera even more!

What our users want to accomplish online
The obstacles to achieving those goals
How the browser itself can help our users to be both more productive and satisfied with the time they spend on the web

That depends which "user" you are referring to.

My "professional" user (translator) wants safe access to accurate and unbiased (un-"optimised") information, without a risk of having future research "optimised" or biased by the current research, as well as the ability to review range of data smoothly. You could say the browsing requirements for this user are not speed but the capacity (number of pages & windows), privacy, UI features (ease of switching pages, tiling, ease of opening new URL & initiating new search without having to open a new blank page, and organising open pages and windows, ie Windows Panel). This user does not need speeddial or tab thumbnails or even page bar (aka tabbar),but having Personal Bar outside page for speedy access to regular sites is essential for quick access.

My "social" user, aka Mimi's Mum, does not need much, other than safe and private access to my.opera.com and perhaps a few other social media such as twitter and derived information. And this user also has no need for speeddial or tab thumbnails or even page bar, but like having Personal Bar outside page for speedy access to regular sites is essential for quick access.


My "private" user only wants safe and private access to local information sites, and reliable email client feature smoothly integrated into browser. Needless to say this user also has no need for speeddial or tab thumbnails or page bar but like having Personal Bar outside page for speedy access to regular sites is essential for quick access.


As I juggle multiple PCs, using multiple Windows user accounts for each PC and multiple -pd switch generated Opera user profiles for each Win account; and; my time vastly varies depending on my job status, it is impossible to measure browsing habits and convert into empirical data. Therefore I will not take part in the survey. But the gist of my requirements are as stated above. I hope you are able to incorporate that at analysis stage of your study.

Done, hope I helped

The survey doesn't work in Opera Mobile - unable to click "next" button.

Originally posted by AnnaMetro:

what are people actually trying to do online and what helps or hinders them in terms of their own behaviours - not so much the features that are in the browser itself.

It's bad enough. The other browser hinders me (even if they are more compatible with some site and the new version a few milliseconds faster than Opera) because they completely lack of features what I use. Some of them frequently, some of them less frequently, but I also need the less frequently used features.

For example when I see a HTML sheet which horizontally 2000+ px I hit a Ctrl+F11 and I see the whole content without pain (horizontally scroll back and forth, etc.) Priceless.

For example when I want to download files with specific extensions or specific string with names I easily switch to Links panel and download them. If I edited previously the menu.ini I even able to download to a predefined folder.

I don't need to search for hours for the appropriate extension, I don't need to shooting sparrows with a (extension) cannon, I easily able to do what I want. With a built in feature. Priceless.

For example, when some troll embed some unwanted content (10+ MB gifs in signatures from slow far-east servers ) on a frequently reloaded site (e.g. forums) I switch to cached images (when needed I can update them thanks to the single-key shortcuts by hit only an "i" key) and I able to reload and navigate without pain. Priceless.

I don't need to write settings to override.ini and I don't need to block every single annoying file when I just looking on the site as guest and won't visiting in the future, so doesn't created garbage in the configuration files for this reason. Priceless.

I want to tell more examples of usage, but first, I'm tired, second, usually come up when in use, how good it is (compared to other browsers).

I much like the Opera's features that I endure the serious bugs (like smooth scrolling on this blog with position:fixed background) rather than I read this post or send this comment from Chrome.

Hi there guys, i`d like to know how/where can i make a suggestion to the opera team about the browser itself, forgive if i`m lose here thanks!!!

i believe the desktop teams will be publishes the finale version of Opera Desktop using Presto engines.... it is would be Opera 12.50...

And then, that will be the great day for me OK!!!!!

Just like others, I started it but will need to wait a week or two to do it again when the extension has some valid data.

Would like to see something like this for java mini, android mini & mobile etc..
I'm still missing the functionality java 4.4 gave me to see a links info before clicking it; to see page info, imgs (although this still works from the navbar).
Would like to see yourself or Espenao made to use a nokia s40 for a week with javamini....and see what improvements you come up with...
;o}

What a horrible survey engine! Layout, field types used...
Just look at this, that's the way to go: http://www.wufoo.com/examples/

1995-2013

- Took the survey, waiting one week to send info

- +1 to peng, +1 to Mimis Mum (MM). Features... *sight* in which other browser can you customize keyboard shortcuts so easy, see your mail with the press of one key, and much more...

- hopefully not 1995-2013

I thnk the survey will give a nice wide scope of things, but here are my straight answers:

-- What our users want to accomplish online.
get info and entertainment fast, and many times just explore the web with ease.


-- The obstacles to achieving those goals.
I'd probably improve session/tab/window management, also when using classic windows theme, maximized Chrome window looks better.


--How the browser itself can help our users to be both more productive and satisfied with the time they spend on the web.
Retaining and improving the features that have made it so loved by fans.

I'm in trouble.
My reasons:
- Work - 30%
- Information - 20%
- Entertainment - 15%
- Socializing - 15%
- Other - 20%
How to answer the first question? This survey isn't the best. :-S

I am lazy but What are the features that define Opera? would be a good starting point.

There are many many useful functions hard coded in Opera which appeal to various needs of power users. It is this Swiss Army knife approach that makes Opera the unique browser it is.

Are there voices in Opera that want to reduce the rich functionality in Opera? I find it hard to believe this is just a hobby project. Especially when writing a logging tool.

My radar is up...

thank you radyo dinle radyoyo http://senradyodinleradyoyo.blogspot.com

Why in every day we can fill only one information?

all i want is a faster browser

i like it...

l m on a holiday here

Helping out for sure - Submitted!

for a vote in favor of opera

vote in favor of opera + 1000000000+ vote

Surveys are essential. But, not individually, as a team wise, it would be more appropriate. Anyway I have no regrets or what so ever using Opera except for only more & more praises.

Originally posted by duhocnhatban-hoasen:

vote in favor of opera + 1000000000+ vote

Its the best browser. I use linux and on linux it beats firefox. Gonna vote for it.

yea i think it will be a best way to yan some tins.

today, oprera is no 1

We need good opera for Blackberry.Opera like opera 12