Opera with New Features for Mac

New Opera for Mac Beta introduces Mac-exclusive features

Oslo, Norway - Oct. 31, 2001

Opera Software ASA today released Opera 5.0 for Mac OS Beta 4 for operating systems 7.5.3 through 9.2. Mac users can now download the browser for free with a small ad-banner in the upper right-hand corner and enjoy new features such as the unique link toolbar and improved drag and drop available only on Mac OS 7.5.3 to 9.2.

Opera 5.0 for Mac Beta 4 includes major improvements such as a new installer, better AppleScript support, autofill of forms, new balloon help and a revised preference layout. The bookmarks are now searchable, and users can dock them as well.

"Opera 5.0 for Mac Beta 4 has lots of new features," says Hakon Lie, CTO of Opera Software ASA, "and we are especially happy to offer our Mac users exciting features such as the link toolbar and improved drag and drop not yet available for other Opera platforms."

Users can download Opera 5.0 for Mac OS Beta 4 for free. After installing the browser, users can register Opera for USD 39 and support Opera's efforts to develop the browser further.

Opera 5.0 for Mac OS Beta 4 supports the following World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) standards: 128-bit encryption, TLS 1.0, SSL 2 and 3, CSS1 and CSS2, XML, HTML 4.01, HTTP 1.1, ECMAScript, DOM and WAP/WML. Opera 5.0 for Mac Beta 4 has powerful search features where users can easily move between the most popular search engines, and search for terms, domain names or stock quotes.

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Opera Software ASA is an industry leader in the development of Web browsers for the desktop and device markets, partnering with companies such as IBM, AMD, Symbian, Canal+ Technologies, Ericsson and Lineo. 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 Software ASA is a privately held company headquartered in Oslo, Norway. Learn more about Opera at www.opera.com.

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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.