Better Surfing for OS/2

Opera 5.12 for OS/2 Released

Oslo, Norway - Sept. 4, 2002

Opera Software releases Opera 5.12 for OS/2 today after extensive beta testing. Stability issues from the previous versions have been fixed, namely INI file corruption from starting a second copy of Opera, background problems with GIFs, and running Win32 plugins.

OS/2 is one of IBM's platforms for large businesses and corporations. OS/2 has been estimated to comprise of as many as ten million users. Most of these customers can be found among large corporations, particularly in the banking, financial services, health care, and insurance industries that have significant investments in IBM hardware and software.

"We are pleased to offer Opera 5.12 for OS/2 after such an eagerly anticipated wait," says Jon S. von Tetzchner, CEO of Opera Software. "All the bugs from previous versions have been fixed, and we look forward to moving ahead with Opera 7 for OS/2 in the near future."

Opera 5.12 for OS/2 is also the first version that can be registered so that users can remove the banner ad.

The single self-installing download file requires no other software and works with OS/2 WPS drag and drop. Printing is supported, as well as Java 1.3 applets and native plugins.

Download Opera 5.12 for OS/2 today.

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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 (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.