The Legendary Opera Web Browser Launches New Version

Opera Software continues its success

Oslo, Norway - Apr. 10, 2001

Opera Software today unveiled Opera 5.11 for Windows, as a follow-up to its successful Opera 5. The Opera 5.11 web browser will also be available for free to the millions of surfers around the world that are longing for a faster, better Internet experience. Opera has long been known has "the third browser" on Windows, and Opera 5.11 will emphasize this position in the browser market.

Since the successful launch of Opera's free version in December 2000, the browser has received unprecedented praise from users and critics around the world. The previous Opera 5 dramatically increased Opera's user base, with more than 2 million users and about 20,000 registering every day.

"Opera 5.11 emphasizes the innovation and support for today's emerging web surfing community," says Jon S. von Tetzchner, CEO, Opera Software. "This new version encompasses new features and functions that will make browsing more enjoyable for Internet savvy users," he ends.

As with Opera 5, this new version will also be an ad sponsor-supported version offering users a $39 value in return for having one single banner ad in the browser UI. Opera will be distributed on millions of CD's accompanying computer magazines around the world, as well as by other software makers and some of the Internet's major Web sites.

"The Opera 5.11 version has been developed into the fastest, best Internet experience available on the market. The speed is achieved both through how fast it renders pages, but also in its functionality," says Hakon Lie, Chief Technology Officer, Opera Software. "Opera 5.11 offers several technical benefits surpassing its competitors for a better surfing experience," he ends.

Opera 5.11 offers new functions and features. Customize your desktop and interface, use mouse navigation for faster browsing, or enjoy the improved window handling. These are only some of the many new and exciting features of Opera 5.11.

Standards Compliant

Opera continues its commitment to the standards as laid out by the W3C. Opera 5.11 for Windows supports the following technologies: XHTML Namespace; the deprecated S element; CSS system colors and better color handling; better and more configurable email/news message interface; and a change in NOSCRIPT to be compliant with HTML.

Opera 5.11 for Windows improves the following technologies: JavaScript support for JavaScript objects and form controls; ECMAScript regexp object; support for HTML event handlers; news and e-mail handling; and the SSL handling of certificates. Opera maintains the standards from its previous version: FTP, 128-bit encryption, SSL 2 and 3, TLS 1.0, CSS1 and CSS2, XML, HTML 4.01, HTTP 1.1, ECMAScript version 3, and JavaScript 1.4.

Availability

Beginning today, Opera 5.11 for Windows is available for download. Opera Software plans to localize the new 5.11 release into other languages later this year.

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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. 250 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. ‘Opera’, ‘Opera Software’, ‘Opera Mini’ and the ‘O’ logo are trademarks of Opera Software ASA. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Learn more about Opera at www.opera.com.