Opera 5.12 for Windows Released

Opera updates browser with new features

New York, NY - June 27, 2001

At PC Expo, Opera Software today launched its latest iteration of its desktop browser; Opera 5.12 for Windows. This latest version introduces new features and incorporates several bug fixes to the popular Opera 5 for Windows.

Opera 5.12 for Windows is an update to Opera 5 for Windows which has already been downloaded by 3,5 million new users all over the world, and 20,000 new users are signing up every day. The browser which was "set free" in December of last year, and was downloaded by 2 million users during the first month, is available in a free ad-sponsored version or users may register a copy of Opera for 39 USD. Users who have purchased a version of Opera 4 or Opera 5.x are entitled to a free upgrade.

"Not only is the Opera 5.12 for Windows as fast, small in size and secure as Opera 5," says Jon S. von Tetzchner, CEO, Opera Software, "but we have included many important new features such as the ability to search Opera's knowledge base directly and important bug fixes that will make our users' Internet experience even better."

Opera 5.12 for Windows released today updates and adds the following features and functions:

Enhanced pop-up window handling
Java-enabled version includes the newest Runtime Environment, version 1.3.1
Bug fixes, mainly in the e-mail client
Option to search Opera's knowledge base directly, import Netscape e-mail and the possibility of sending a URL to Opera's e-mail client

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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

Opera Software ASA has redefined Web browsing for PCs, mobile phones and other networked devices. Opera's cross-platform Web browser technology is renowned for its performance, standards compliance and small size, while giving users a faster, safer and more dynamic online experience. Opera Software is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with offices around the world. The company is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol OPERA. Learn more about Opera at http://www.opera.com/.

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