Opera Desktop Team

Opera 10.0 Release Candidate

By Haavard. Tuesday, 25. August 2009, 11:00:00

Opera 10.0 has reached the release candidate stage.

What this means is that Opera 10.0 should be considered to be in a stable state code-wise, and that only selected fixes will be added if necessary. Apart from those (if any), the RC should be considered ready for release testing for Opera 10.0.

Perhaps the most obvious change in this RC is the new application icon, designed by Oleg Melnychuk. The red O will continue to represent Opera, but it has received a major facelift. It is also available in bigger sizes that before for Windows and Mac, so that you can view it in all its glory on your desktop.

The document icon has also been updated.

Note to Mac and Windows users

This RC will no longer use the beta preferences on Mac, but will upgrade your old 9.64 preferences. Windows has been switched over to the non-beta installation path as well.

Help us find the world's slowest connection

Before you start testing the RC, we would like you to meet Odd & Even, two brothers from a family with good strong packing traditions. They have been hired to pack Web pages for Opera, and now they're on a mission to fix the world's slowest connection. If you know a place with a slow internet connection, let them know in the forums!

Download Opera 10.0 Release Candidate

Changelog

User Interface

New application icon
Fixed the new tab button on the sides
Various small Visual Tabs fixes
Fixed a BitTorrent crash
Fix to jumping up/down of the new tab button while on the sides
Fixed Bug DSK-195906 (Opera error page selects URL field when displayed, also when focus is already inside URL field)
Fixed Bug DSK-257578 ("..." in site titles in some cases overlap the close button)
Fixed Bug DSK-258585 (Can't remove menu button when main menu is disabled): The menu button can be removed as any other toolbar button now (upgraders may have to reset the toolbar first)
Fixed Bug DSK-261205 (Strings don't fit in Preferences > Downloads [pl])
Fixed Bug DSK-261206 (Strings don't fit in Preferences > Programs [pl])
Fixed Bug DSK-261757 (Missing "splitter" in bookmark split view)
Fixed Bug DSK-261933 (Text cut off in startup dialog (Polish translation))
Fixed Bug DSK-261962 ("Reset Toolbar to Its Default" resets all toolbars, not just the current)
Fixed Bug DSK-262181 (Empty [dropdown widget] section added to custom shortcuts by update)
Fixed Bug DSK-262283 (Skin.ini section inconsistencies)

Core

Various crash fixes
Fixed Bug CORE-19376 (Crash navigating history)
Fixed Bug CORE-23125 (Adding IFRAME with javascript: src through DOM adds history entry (Yandex))

Opera Mail

Fixed a crash
Fixed Bug DSK-245600 (Mail imported into account with no downloading of message bodies loses bodies)
Fixed Bug DSK-261035 (Crash when opening image attachments)
Fixed Bug DSK-261459 (Go to Unread View when requested, don't reuse a maximized mail view)

Windows

Crash Fix
Reverted Fix to Bug DSK-241262 (Error message when opening HTML files if Opera is not already running): This caused DSK-262363
Fixed Bug DSK-259756 (Installer removes icon pinned to the Windows 7 task bar)
Fixed Bug DSK-260498 (The list of closed tabs needs clicks to be shown)
Fixed Bug DSK-262363 (Other programs using the http protocol to open websites in Opera just open blank page in Windows Vista and Windows 7)
Fixed Bug DSK-259743 (Closed tabs and new tab buttons have non-native looks in native skin)
Fixed Bug DSK-262120 (Panel selector buttons in Native skin get Standard style when not on the left)
Fixed Bug DSK-262272 (Closed tabs and new tab positioned incorrectly when tabbar is placed on left or right side)

Mac

Fixed Bug DSK-261726 (Closed Tabs button overlaps tabs when set to right or left and new tab button is disabled)

Unix

Fixed Bug DSK-259575 (Dead keys don't seem to work on widgets)
Fixed Bug DSK-250495 (Spell checking not working for some UNIX users)

Another Unite roundOpera 10.0 Release Candidate 2

Comments

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benryves # 25. August 2009, 11:04

I can't see either of the Odd and Even links; either way, hurrah for RC!

Edit: Sorry, I can now, so

non-troppo # 25. August 2009, 11:07

Finally...

http://my.opera.com/non-troppo/blog/2009/08/25/after-many-years-2

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Morghus # 25. August 2009, 11:08

Before Tamil? Madness!

And nice, congratulations ;D

sebt # 25. August 2009, 11:10

Sweet

Any thoughts on the issue of pageloads hanging at last element(s)?

Seb

metude # 25. August 2009, 11:11

5th.

ColKilkenny # 25. August 2009, 11:12

Deb files have something strange going on.

installer says "Error: a later version is already installed"

The installation must be forced.

Edit. Oh, it was the version downgrade from 10.10 to 10.00. Nevermind.

vetler # 25. August 2009, 11:12

Nice. This has support for the video-element, right?

nom4d3br # 25. August 2009, 11:14

GJ!

Edit: The new icon is not so good. I prefer the latest.

phanikumarseelam # 25. August 2009, 11:14

Originally posted by vetler:

Nice. This has support for the video-element, right?

I think it has already been mentioned that support for Video element will be present in a post version 10 release.

Congrats on reaching the RC stage. I'm waiting till the final version is released to start pimping Opera 10 to my friends.

The new logo looks decent, although i was hoping for something completely different than a 'O' .

Ockendorf # 25. August 2009, 11:15

very nice

Mastermind1 # 25. August 2009, 11:15

HAHAHAHA, downloading, can't wait to test it!!!
Thank you OPERA.

ruario # 25. August 2009, 11:16

Originally posted by ColKilkenny:

Deb files have something strange going on.

installer says "Error: a later version is already installed"

The installation must be forced.

Did you click on the side bar to download or did you use:

http://snapshot.opera.com/unix/rc-4570/

what build number were you before and what are you know?

Ockendorf # 25. August 2009, 11:16

Originally posted by phanikumarseelam:

The new logo looks decent, although i was hoping for something completely different than a 'O' .

me 2

stranded # 25. August 2009, 11:18

nice

ColKilkenny # 25. August 2009, 11:18

Originally posted by ruario:

Did you click on the side bar to download or did you use:

http://snapshot.opera.com/unix/rc-4570/

what build number were you before and what are you know?

I edited it already above. Anyway, I was using 10.10 4566 and the installer didn't like when I was trying to update to 10.00 4570.

tehdai # 25. August 2009, 11:19

Thanks guys...

sapito # 25. August 2009, 11:19

the msi installer is just a wrong version. after installation ist still build 1729.

rriiicchh # 25. August 2009, 11:19

On OS X. I ran the auto update option and then all hell broke lose.

Opera was bouncing in the dock but at a rate approximately 2-3 times faster than normal and the autoupdater icon briefly appeared. I then clicked on Opera in the dock while it was still bouncing and a kernal panic occured.

After a restart Opera crashes on launch.

I'm going to try reinstalling it but there is a really quite serious bug in there somewhere.

Update: Crashes on launch even after totally updating and removing all the old preferences files. Works on a new User account though. I think the Kernal Panic that Opera caused has pretty much destroyed my main account on that computer as all applications seem to be having major problems now (good job I have it all backed up - but still not good).

Posted from Opera 9.64

ZAHEK # 25. August 2009, 11:21

Thanks.

Ravindran # 25. August 2009, 11:25

Originally posted by sapito:

the msi installer is just a wrong version. after installation ist still build 1729.

Got the same here. Fixed by doing a clean installation.

BTW, is anyone having problem with Opera Link. It seems to be not working for me.

Jurgi # 25. August 2009, 11:29

Great!

Only few months ago I had 40kbit connection, that was pain! I widh I had Opera Turbo then. Luckily now I have 256kbit, which is still poor, but usable.

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phanikumarseelam # 25. August 2009, 11:30

Originally posted by Ravindran:

BTW, is anyone having problem with Opera Link. It seems to be not working for me.

Yeah i keep getting a message that Opera link failed to synchronise, but i was thinking it was a problem with my network. now i'm not too sure.

Also, when i click on the Link Icon in the status bar, normally it used to show the configure or status options earlier. Now clicking on it doesn't do anything. Only the right click works.

hogehogehoge # 25. August 2009, 11:31

@staff:Do you know this bug?
This bug exists since Opera9.0.
Confirmed Opera10.00 Build 1733.

*Bug of font setting
http://my.opera.com/japanese/forums/topic.dml?id=277259
http://my.opera.com/japanese/forums/topic.dml?id=145053

----
*http://portal.opera.com/

*bug : object tag is displayed.
http://club.panasonic.jp/mall/open/

*bug : image is not displayed
http://club.panasonic.jp/mall/open/

*bug : opera:cache css

*bug : Cache is not displayed when enabled [Empty on exit]. (since Opera9.50)

stranded # 25. August 2009, 11:31

Opera Link does not work, btw why is Opera Link back to File menu?

EDIT: works fine now

HellbillyDeluxe # 25. August 2009, 11:37

There's still a small white line under Tabs with Visual Tabs disabled. I hope it get fixed in the Final.

Other than that: Thanks a lot for the new Build and kudos to you for the new icon. Looks really great

Zulda # 25. August 2009, 11:40

I have probs with Opera Link from morning too

stranded # 25. August 2009, 11:45

Please fix this animation:

It's too big in height and looks deformed.

ColKilkenny # 25. August 2009, 11:45

I hope you guys/gals can fix the Linux tray icon issue before final...
This isn't exactly a great feature: http://www.imagebam.com/image/a4851d46646381

Cato # 25. August 2009, 11:46

Originally posted by sapito:

the msi installer is just a wrong version. after installation ist still build 1729.

The installer now defaults to /Opera instead of /Opera 10 Beta. Is it possible that you're looking at the wrong installed version?

poncho # 25. August 2009, 11:47

Originally posted by stranded:

Fixed Bug DSK-195906 (Opera error page selects URL field when displayed, also when focus is already inside URL field)

Thanks for that!
I waited so long for it.

ruario # 25. August 2009, 11:47

Originally posted by ColKilkenny:

I edited it already above. Anyway, I was using 10.10 4566 and the installer didn't like when I was trying to update to 10.00 4570.

Ok, gotcha this is because you went from the unite branch 10.10 to non unite 10.00. If you had upgraded a non unite build or if you waited for a unite snapshot in the future you wouldn't see this issue.

Edit: Just read your edit!

fearphage # 25. August 2009, 11:49

Originally posted by Morghus:

Before Tamil? Madness!

Madness? THIS. IS. OPERA!

Thanks team. Glad to see it almost on its way.

zarkoh # 25. August 2009, 11:51

don't know if it's the Link service or this new build, but synchronization fails atm. experienced on WinXP.

Wade # 25. August 2009, 11:52

for some reason my package manager informs me "Error: A later version is already installed" and i'd have to uninstall current version to be able to install this version and i don't want to do that because all the settings & customizations i have made . What is reason for this?

trying to install opera_10.00.4570.gcc4.qt3_i386.deb to ubuntu 9.04, build 4566 installed

ruario # 25. August 2009, 11:53

Originally posted by Wade:

for some reason my package manager informs me "Error: A later version is already installed" and i'd have to uninstall current version to be able to install this version and i don't want to do that because all the settings & customizations i have made . What is reason for this?

trying to install opera_10.00.4570.gcc4.qt3_i386.deb to ubuntu 9.04, build 4566 installed

See my previous post

lesiem # 25. August 2009, 11:54

Wow! Wow Wow!! Amazing...!!! Thanx so much!!!

davidviolin # 25. August 2009, 11:56

nice new icon!!! congrats and finally at last!! I was hoping for something a bit more... polished/shiny/awesome looking perhaps but its definitely better than the previous one!!

Jarasmen # 25. August 2009, 12:01

Love the new logo, looks great pinned on my Windows 7 taskbar

piroxicam # 25. August 2009, 12:02

Does this RC build have Unite?
Should we 10.10 users install this RC or wait for a 10.10 new build?

max17 # 25. August 2009, 12:02

read PLEASE:
SYNCHRONIZE OPERA BUTTON IN SPEED DIALL IS CORRUPT!!!

phanikumarseelam # 25. August 2009, 12:07

Originally posted by piroxicam:

Does this RC build have Unite?
Should we 10.10 users install this RC or wait for a 10.10 new build?

The RC build doesn't have Unite. I think 10.10 is installed in the beta folder, so this RC would probably update your 9.64 version (unless you have installed 10.10 in the opera folder).

Immanis # 25. August 2009, 12:07

Hmmm... the new icon looks good in the desktop, but not so in the taskbar and tray bar on windows XP. I'll comment on vista and windows 7 later.

Yes link is not working here (USB installation) and clicking the synchronization status icon is not bringing the context menu.

ruario # 25. August 2009, 12:08

Originally posted by piroxicam:

Does this RC build have Unite?
Should we 10.10 users install this RC or wait for a 10.10 new build?

No unite in this build. If you want to keep unite wait for an update to 10.10 sometime in the future.

Vladimyr # 25. August 2009, 12:09

I see a skin regression with this build which haven't been before.
If visual tabs are on the right, and all extra buttons like "closed tabs" are removed from the tab panel, then a strange gap is appeared on the top:

I very excited that RC is out, but I belief this should be fixed until release!

Juliata # 25. August 2009, 12:09

qt4 build - thank you so so so much for menu button fix! Before this build, sometimes I had to press twice before the menu would appear; now everything is smooth! I love you, guys!

Vectronic # 25. August 2009, 12:10

Originally posted by sapito:

the msi installer is just a wrong version. after installation ist still build 1729.

+1 a minor problem, and shouldn't be a concern for "normal" users (upgrading from 9.x to 10) but still should be fixed.

Originally posted by piroxicam:

Does this RC build have Unite?

No, waiting for a(nother) Unite build is up to you, but I am pretty sure Unite (10.10) will remain in Beta for probably a month or more after 10 is released, so you probably won't see any "RC" of them/it for awhile.

Edit: It keeps the same build as previous (ie B1729, etc) Because it doesn't overwrite Opera.dll (presumably because Existing > Installing versions).

So in many ways, it's not actually "downgrading" to Opera 10, might have to do a clean install, or install it seperately and then copy over preferences and such (or copy over files from new install to old install)

ruario # 25. August 2009, 12:10

Originally posted by Wade:

i'd have to uninstall current version to be able to install this version and i don't want to do that because all the settings & customizations i have made .

Your customizations are held in your profile directory (~/.opera) and won't be removed by an uninstall.

Wade # 25. August 2009, 12:13

Originally posted by ruario: