Opera Software Announces New Portal- MyOpera Network

MyOpera (www.myopera.com) extends Opera's reach

Oslo, Norway - Oct. 15, 1999

Opera Software A/S, developers of the popular browser Opera, today extend their services and expand their consumer reach with the announcement of the MyOpera Portal www.myopera.com.

The MyOpera Portal answers visitors' needs by providing speed, utility, ease-of-use, and personalization. MyOpera offers Internet users award winning search capabilities powered by Infospace, popular content, personalized categories and a live 'status' connection to OperaMail, Opera's fast-growing web mail service.

In addition to popular branded content and personalization MyOpera pushes beyond the standard definition of a portal by offering special services such as Internet-based education on its Computer channel with coming tutorials on home networking, upgrading, and more.

Opera is partnering with many top-quality Internet content and search providers, making MyOpera an extensive collection of Internet resources. MyOpera partners include:

24/7 Media
Amazon.com
Direct Hit
GoTo.com
GrabWare
Infospace.com
MindSpring
PCWatch
PriceGrabber
SoftWatcher

"These alliances are a great combination of assets: superior content, strong brands, and leading edge technology," said Jon von Tetzchner Opera's CEO and co-founder. "We're providing quality personalized content, tutorials, and information to a wide range of audiences and in doing so we expect our customer user base to expand more rapidly."

Opera will be extending the functionality provided by InfoSpace.com with its own state-of-the-art technology for searching multiple LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) databases. Extending the search functionality will make it even easier for people to find people, telephone numbers, and addresses - both e-mail and physical.

"MyOpera is designed using the same cutting edge standards that drive the Opera web browser development. We're offering visitors a better portal alternative. An alternative that provides quick and easy access to information around the globe," stated Lee Smallbone, Portal Development Manager.

About Opera Software

Opera Software ASA is an industry leader in the development of Web browsers for the desktop and embedded markets, partnering with companies such as IBM, AMD, Symbian, Canal+ Technologies, Ericsson, Sharp and Lineo (now a division of Embedix). The Opera browser has received international recognition from end users and the industry press for being faster, smaller and more standards-compliant than other browsers. Opera is available on Windows, Mac, Linux/Solaris, OS/2, Symbian OS and QNX. Opera Software ASA is a privately held company headquartered in Oslo, Norway. Learn more about Opera at www.opera.com.

About Opera Software ASA

The worldwide World Wide Web — any device, any platform, any bandwidth, absolutely anywhere in the world. Opera Software was founded in 1994, based on the idea that access to the Web should be a universal right. 220 million people (and counting) use the Opera web browsers for computers, mobile phones, TVs and other connected devices. Opera also delivers tools, distribution, engagement, monetization and market insights to developers, publishers and brands around the world. We are passionate about breaking down barriers, so everyone can share in the power of the Internet. Our vision of one Web for all remains at the heart of what we do, because we believe that participation changes everything. Opera Software ASA is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol OPERA. Learn more about Opera at www.opera.com.