New version of Opera web browser released
{{date|April 20, 2005}}
After several months in [[w:beta testing|beta]], [[w:Opera (web browser)|Opera]] 8 for [[w:Microsoft Windows|Windows]] and [[w:Linux|Linux]] was released yesterday. The Opera browser is considered by many to be fast, small and standards-compliant.

Håkon Wium Lie, the CTO of [[w:Opera Software|Opera Software]] said "The vast majority of Internet users have had to deal with a slow and insecure browser for too long. People are spending more time online, and with the increase in online fraud it is vital that they have a browser that is fast, secure and easy to use. That's what we offer with Opera 8." He described Opera 8 as a "major leap in browser innovation".

This version included many new features including a new unique security feature, advanced page-resizing, [[w:tabbed browsing|tabbed browsing]], and [[w:pop-up ad|pop up]] blocking. Among the new [[w:Opera browser features|features for Opera]] 8 is the support for voice; Opera can be both voice controlled and act as a screen reader.

Opera 8 for Windows is available in English, German, Dutch, and Polish, with more languages to soon follow. The Linux version is available in English, with more languages to follow. A beta version of Opera 8 for Mac (English) is also available.

A [[w:spyware|spyware]]-free, [[w:Adware|ad-supported]] version of Opera 8 is available free of charge. A small banner or text ad appears at the top of the screen. A version of Opera without ads is available for US$39 or US$20 for students.

Opera Software ASA is headquartered in [[w:Oslo|Oslo]], Norway.  According to the company itself, it is an industry leader in the development of Web browser technology, particularly in smartphone, PDA, home media, and vertical markets.

Opera is cross platform with versions for Windows, Linux, [[w:Mac OS|Mac OS]], [[w:Symbian OS|Symbian OS]], [[w:Windows Mobile|Windows Mobile]], [[w:BREW|BREW]], [[w:QNX|QNX]], [[w:TRON Project|TRON]], [[w:FreeBSD|FreeBSD]], [[w:Solaris|Solaris]], and Mediahighway.

Opera 8 can be downloaded at [http://www.opera.com/download Opera's official website].

== Sources ==
*{{source|url=http://www.opera.com/pressreleases/en/2005/04/19/ |title=Speed, Security and Simplicity |author=|pub=Opera Software |date=April 19, 2005}}
*{{source|url=http://www.opera.com/press/reviews/ |title=Reviewer's Guide - OPERA 8 RELEASED |author=|pub=Opera Software |date=April 19, 2005}}

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[[es:Lanzada nueva versión del navegador Opera]]
[[pl:Premiera Opery 8.0]]
[[pt:Lançada nova versão do navegador Opera]]
After several months in beta, Opera 8 for Windows and Linux was released yesterday. The Opera browser is considered by many to be fast, small and standards-compliant.

Håkon Wium Lie, the CTO of Opera Software said "The vast majority of Internet users have had to deal with a slow and insecure browser for too long. People are spending more time online, and with the increase in online fraud it is vital that they have a browser that is fast, secure and easy to use. That's what we offer with Opera 8." He described Opera 8 as a "major leap in browser innovation".

This version included many new features including a new unique security feature, advanced page-resizing, tabbed browsing, and pop up blocking. Among the new features for Opera 8 is the support for voice; Opera can be both voice controlled and act as a screen reader.

Opera 8 for Windows is available in English, German, Dutch, and Polish, with more languages to soon follow. The Linux version is available in English, with more languages to follow. A beta version of Opera 8 for Mac (English) is also available.

A spyware-free, ad-supported version of Opera 8 is available free of charge. A small banner or text ad appears at the top of the screen. A version of Opera without ads is available for US$39 or US$20 for students.

Opera Software ASA is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.  According to the company itself, it is an industry leader in the development of Web browser technology, particularly in smartphone, PDA, home media, and vertical markets.

Opera is cross platform with versions for Windows, Linux, Mac OS, Symbian OS, Windows Mobile, BREW, QNX, TRON, FreeBSD, Solaris, and Mediahighway.

Opera 8 can be downloaded at  Opera's official website.

es:Lanzada nueva versión del navegador Opera
pl:Premiera Opery 8.0
Lançada nova versão do navegador Opera
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