Opera's golden apple

Opera 6 for Mac OS 8.6-10.2 Unleashed

Oslo, Norway - Dec. 12, 2002

Opera Software ASA today released the final version of Opera 6 for Mac OS 8.6-10.2.2, offering Mac users a faster and better Internet experience. This is the first final Opera released for Mac OS X, and today's released version runs on Mac OS 8.6-10.2.2.

"With today's release we confirm our commitment to the Mac platform," says Mary Lambert, product line manager desktop, Opera Software ASA. "Mac is an important part of our cross-platform strategy, and we are working hard to ensure that Opera for Mac will become the default browser for Mac users."

Opera 6 for Mac includes major changes since Opera 5 for Mac, including faster rendering speed, improved font switching for international Web pages, some user interface fixes, a new autosave pages feature, and a shared library for developers. Developers can contact Opera to embed this library on Macintosh applications requiring a rendering engine. Opera 6 for Mac also includes local language support.

"In the future, Opera for Mac will be available in many languages," says Lambert. "We aim to provide a faster, smaller, more standards-compliant, and secure browser for Mac users worldwide."

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For a complete list of changes, please see the changelog for Opera 6.0 for Mac.

About Opera Software ASA

Opera Software ASA is an industry leader in the development of Web browser technology, partnering with companies such as IBM, AMD, Nokia, Macromedia, Symbian, Canal+ Technologies, Ericsson, Sharp and Lineo (now Embedix). The Opera browser has received international recognition from users, industry experts and media for being faster, smaller and more standards-compliant than other browsers. Opera's browser technology is cross-platform and modular, targeting the desktop, smartphone, PDA, iTV and vertical markets.

Opera Software ASA is a privately held company headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with development centers in Linköping and Gothenburg, Sweden . 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. Learn more about Opera at www.opera.com.