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Opera 10.10 browser released with built-in web server From the 'Browser Wars' files:
Opera today released version 10.10 of its namesake Opera web browser. The key new feature in it is something called Opera Unite, which is essentially a built-in web server. Opera Unite has been in beta since June and I personally was not keen on the idea when it was announced. What Opera Unite enables users to do is to share content be it photos, music or otherwise directly from your PC via the browser. Opera Unite turns the web browser, which by definition is supposed to 'browse' for content into a platform that can share and deliver content as well. It's an idea that has profound implications for how the browser is viewed, used and secured. "What we are really doing is reinventing how we as consumers interact with the Web," said Jon von Tetzchner, CEO, Opera said in a statement. "By giving our devices the ability to serve content, we become equal citizens on the Web. In an age where we have ceded control of our personal data to third-parties, Opera Unite gives us the freedom to choose how we will share the data that belongs to us."So where's the problem? Local access requires resources and security. That's why the cloud is so attractive. With the cloud and cloud based services your data is always available and the resources required for securing it are not your direct responsibility. Heck, Google is creating an entire operating system (Chrome OS) on its bet that the cloud and not the local PC, is the future of the web. Opera has a different vision. Considering the lack-luster success that Opera has enjoyed to date on the desktop with Firefox, Safari, Chrome and IE all competiting with share, the Opera Unite tech is something that Opera really does have to do to. It is something unique (and yeaaah I know you can find a Firefox add-on) and that does give Opera some differentiation. 0 TrackBacksListed below are links to blogs that reference this entry: Opera 10.10 browser released with built-in web server. TrackBack URL for this entry: https://swarm.jupitermedia.com/mt-tb.cgi/9324 2 CommentsLeave a comment |
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It's interesting that you mention that Opera's success has been lackluster. That surprises me a little bit. I have been a huge FireFox fan from almost their inception, I think. However, when I downloaded and installed FireFox 3.5 (the next to the latest build) it became unstable almost right away (would a 64 bit operating system cause this, I wonder?) so I thought I'd try Opera and then go back to FireFox at a later date when any stability issues might have been addressed. Guess what? I *couldn't do it.* Why you may ask? Because I just couldn't give up Opera's "Speed Dial." It's just Way Too Convenient. Unless and until FireFox can offer this same type of visual interface I won't be making it my primary browser.
I haven't given up FireFox entirely (I have downloaded the lastest version 3.5.5 which has fixed some stability issues), however, it and IE are my backup browsers. Some Web sites are optimized or won't work without IE so that's why I still have it. I, of course, have FireFox as a backup because I still prefer it over IE.
All the opera 10.10 series builds are quite unstable and crash 95% of the time when you try to fullscreen a video. The shock wave flash plugin always fails. This does not happen with firefox or chrome or safari on the same laptop. Otherwise the terrific rendering speed coupled with the super default built in mouse jestures make Opera extremely enjoyable to surf the net. Please fix the your shock wave flash acceptance.