Opera's Linux Bonanza Continues

Opera 6.02 for Linux released

Oslo, Norway -- July 3, 2002

Opera Software today continued its Linux Bonanza Week with a public release of Opera 6.02 for Linux. The new version includes important fixes to the document and user interface, with special emphasis on the display of Asian characters, making this an important upgrade for Linux users all over the world.

Opera 6 opened up Asian markets for Opera, because of its added ability to display non-Western characters, and the Linux version has proved to be especially popular in this region.

"Opera 6 for Linux marked the beginning of the browser wars in Asia, and we have been extremely pleased with all the attention it has received from the Linux community," says Dean Kakridas, VP desktop products. "Opera 6.02 for Linux is an important upgrade, and we encourage our old and new users all over the world to install this new Linux version and become more productive on the Web, surf with enhanced security, and just have more fun."

The release of Linux is an important part of Opera's Linux Bonanza Week, where the company is announcing a series of deals and partnerships with key industry leaders in the Linux segment, on many different devices (both embedded and desktop).

On Monday, it was announced that Opera had been chosen for i3Micro's exciting new set-top box, the Mood box. The same day, Opera and Redflag announced the first embedded Asian deal for Opera. Today, Opera is also proud to publicize its inclusion in SuSE's desktop distribution, and the week is not over yet...

"We have seen an amazing interest for Linux all over the world since we released Opera 6 for Linux, and we are very happy that so many other companies are taking notice and signing up with us, especially in Asia," says Kakridas.

Find more information about Opera's Linux Bonanza Week at www.opera.com

Opera 6.02 for Linux is available for free in an ad-supported version. Users can purchase a banner-free version for USD 39. Discounts apply.

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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. 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, 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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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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