Dear Opera Community
By Jon. Tuesday, 10. June 2008, 14:00:20
Almost two years ago I stepped onto a pier in Seattle to unveil Opera 9 to the world. Many things at Opera have changed since then, but our commitment to providing you with a powerful, safe and fast Web experience has not. Since that day we have been hard at work on our next generation browser, code-named Kestrel. I'm pleased to announce that today we are ready to share the fruits of our labor with you.
I invite each of you to try Opera 9.5, arriving very soon. We've worked exceptionally hard during the past two years to make something we're very proud to present to you. We've listened to your feedback, learned from your experiences using our browser, and channeled your input to make our best browser yet.
Opera 9.5 has a brand-new look that feels inspired by high-end audio equipment and Scandinavian design. Our refined address bar allows you to find *any* word on *any* Web page you have visited before. Opera Link allows you to bring your favorite browser with you, wherever you go. You can sync your bookmarks, Speed Dial, and Notes, and work seamlessly with Opera Mini, our award-winning browser for your mobile phone. We protect you against two different types of malware that may try to infect your computer.
We refused to compromise, and I think the result speaks for itself. I truly feel this is our most powerful, safest and fastest Web browser yet.
But while we are pleased about our release of Opera 9.5, today is really about you. You have supported us and helped us evolve since we began 12 years ago. Back then we were just two people, sitting in a Norwegian basement. Now we are more than 500 people working to improve the Web for all. I cannot thank you enough for everything you have done - and continue to do - for us.
I hope you enjoy Opera 9.5, and I hope you will continue to support us by turning the whisper into a shout. Help us continue making the Web a better place for all by telling someone about Opera today.
Respectfully yours,
Jon von Tetzchner, Opera
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Originally posted by Jon:
Seeing you in My Opera after a long time.
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By Tamil, # 10. June 2008, 14:01:30
Releasing a final before Firefox is great! Now Opera will have the spotlight alone for a week!
By hansbendiksen, # 10. June 2008, 14:02:53
By theoddbod, # 10. June 2008, 14:04:38
By rose-marie, # 10. June 2008, 14:06:19
Really looking forward to the final release
- ØØ -
By NoteMe, # 10. June 2008, 14:07:49
By Khadgar, # 10. June 2008, 14:09:29
By G-off, # 10. June 2008, 14:14:21
By D1sasterp1ece, # 10. June 2008, 14:14:43
By agony, # 10. June 2008, 14:16:13
yeah, we finally made it! let's spread it out to the rest of the world... :-)
is it ready?
is it ready, now?
now perhaps?
By thobi, # 10. June 2008, 14:23:04
By miyuru, # 10. June 2008, 14:27:17
By tcubed, # 10. June 2008, 14:35:59
By Pattty, # 10. June 2008, 14:36:52
By zoligrg89, # 10. June 2008, 14:37:01
Originally posted by hansbendiksen:
This would be really great if Opera 9.5 has polised as Firefox 3.And some really ugly bugs will wait fixing another year or so, till first stable betas of Opera 10.
By FataL, # 10. June 2008, 14:38:10
By selurus, # 10. June 2008, 14:47:13
By morav, # 10. June 2008, 14:50:18
By coxy, # 10. June 2008, 14:54:58
By wirusek, # 10. June 2008, 14:56:41
By avl_wamp, # 10. June 2008, 15:00:42
And don't give me WIR!
By WOFall, # 10. June 2008, 15:03:41
By Dacotah, # 10. June 2008, 15:15:32
By lamarca, # 10. June 2008, 15:16:49
By darkHeartLord, # 10. June 2008, 15:23:23
By p.mansoor, # 10. June 2008, 15:31:02
By Southern Cross, # 10. June 2008, 15:37:02
By intelimac20inch, # 10. June 2008, 15:39:29
By Nerak, # 10. June 2008, 15:41:42
By hquintana78, # 10. June 2008, 15:46:19
Originally posted by WOFall:
Probably, coming Tuesday.By Tamil, # 10. June 2008, 15:49:48
By AleksOD, # 10. June 2008, 15:54:20
Opera 9.50 - as far as I can see from today's RC - is, again, an outstanding browser. Many thanks for this development.
By HerwigF, # 10. June 2008, 16:04:10
By AleksOD, # 10. June 2008, 16:12:52
By Chas4, # 10. June 2008, 16:21:00
By ET57, # 10. June 2008, 16:38:59
By zyph, # 10. June 2008, 16:52:27
By sevillana, # 10. June 2008, 17:00:09
By Jamjumetley, # 10. June 2008, 17:04:22
By soumitram4u, # 10. June 2008, 17:06:19
Originally posted by Jamjumetley:
By Tamil, # 10. June 2008, 17:09:37
Hoping to use the browser for many more years to come... irrespective of the device.
best,
Asfaq Tapia.
By Asfaq, # 10. June 2008, 17:20:10
Originally posted by hansbendiksen:
Releasing a final when it is ready would have been better. It seems the date was set without consulting the dev team or looking at the bug queue. Opera is not ready for showtime. I wasn't expecting an RC for a month if not more.By fearphage, # 10. June 2008, 17:38:28
By operainchicago, # 10. June 2008, 17:39:50
By higio, # 10. June 2008, 17:40:28
By mattie, # 10. June 2008, 17:48:51
I believe that all of you have worked very very hard. I hope you've bought all staffs a tasty ice for this great work in this hot spring.
By mav1976, # 10. June 2008, 17:55:24
We need to do an interview anytime soon :-)
By DjiXas, # 10. June 2008, 18:14:40
Originally posted by mattie:
I changed my guess.By Tamil, # 10. June 2008, 18:16:13
By airiRin, # 10. June 2008, 18:17:14
By Chas4, # 10. June 2008, 18:17:26