Opera Integrates Google's Award-Winning Search Technology

Google now in the world's fastest Internet browser

Oslo, Norway - May 7, 2001

Opera Software, the manufacturer of Opera, the world's fastest Internet browser and Google Inc., developer of the award-winning Google search engine, have signed a strategic agreement under which Opera will integrate Google's advanced search technology into its search box feature on the Opera Web Browser. Available now, direct access to Google's powerful search technology enables Opera users to quickly search and browse more than 1.3 billion Internet pages.

Since the launch of its free Opera 5 Web browser in December 2000, Opera Software has offered Google as its default search engine for its search box. In the last four months, Opera Software has seen a dramatic increase in users; more than twenty thousand new users join the ranks of Opera every day. The Google search engine provides an easy-to-use search box that further enhances the Opera user experience, making searching and navigating the web easier and faster.

"Google is key to helping us provide our users with the most comprehensive Internet tool for for searching and navigating the web," says Rolf Assev, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Opera. "With the power of Opera's fast loading browser and Google's intelligent search technology, we've combined the best aspects of search and Internet browsing to create an enhanced solution for easy access to information contained on the web."

"Opera's choice to implement our advanced search technology underscores Google's leadership in providing easy-to-use and highly relevant search results, which are critical for creating the best user experience," Sergey Brin, Google's president and co-founder. "Both Google and Opera are committed to delivering the speed, scalability and relevancy required to ensure an excellent online experience for Internet users worldwide."

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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.

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David Krane
E-mail: dkrane@google.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. Learn more about Opera at www.opera.com.