Opera Masti: Opera Plans India Office. Browser Innovator Continues Asian Expansion.

Oslo, Norway – February 20, 2006

Opera Software today announced its intention to open a development office in India. The planned office, to be located in Chandigarh, will initially employ quality assurance testers supporting Opera's full range of product offerings and Opera's 'Open the Web' evangelists. Current job openings are available at http://www.opera.com/jobs/.

Rather than outsourcing, Opera decided that opening the local office would be the most efficient way to improve its products while attracting the most skilled employee base. The location is just a few hours from several of the most respected technology institutes in India. Chandigarh is already home to leading technology companies, creating myriad opportunities for partnerships and business development.

“India presents Opera with unique opportunities to explore new business opportunities and tap into a tremendous reservoir of skilled individuals,” says Jon S. von Tetzchner, CEO, Opera Software. “The country's tremendous growth in both Internet users and mobile subscribers sets a strong foundation for our business objectives. At the same time, investing in the technical talent India produces will help accelerate innovation in the desktop, mobile and device markets.”

Opera India joins Opera's other Asian offices in China and Japan.

About Opera's Open the Web project

Opera's Open the Web evangelists are Web technology experts who help Webmasters and developers create sites that are compliant with open standards. They also help foster adoption and use of emerging Web standards, fueling the rise of Web 2.0. The India office will play a crucial and strategic role in expanding Open the Web throughout Asia.

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. 220 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.