Rapier Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 (edited) Opera Software today permanently removed the ad banner and licensing fee from its award-winning Web browser. The ad-free, full-featured Opera browser is now available for download - completely free of charge – at http://www.opera.com. "Today we invite the entire Internet community to use Opera and experience Web browsing as it should be," said Jon S. von Tetzchner, CEO, Opera Software. "Removing the ad banner and licensing fee will encourage many new users to discover the speed, security and unmatched usability of the Opera browser." Opera was previously available free of charge with an ad banner. Users had the option of paying a licensing fee to remove the ad banner and receive premium support. "Opera fans around the globe made this day possible," said von Tetzchner. "As we grow our userbase, our mission and our promise remain steadfast: we will always offer the best Internet experience to our users - on any device. Today this mission gains new ground." Download : Opera 8.50 Download : Torrents Source : Opera Press Release Customize : Skins, Setups, panels & much more Community : Opera's Community Site Edited for more Information Edited September 20, 2005 by Rapier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 i might give it a try :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leesmithg Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Its on their site. ftp://ftp.opera.com/pub/opera/win/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapier Posted September 20, 2005 Author Share Posted September 20, 2005 Can a mod please remove the "?" on the title ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kr0z Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 (edited) :woot: 8.50! :woot: Works just great under Windows Vista also! Edited September 20, 2005 by psychoticpickle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fit4130Rider Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Changelog anywhere? Downloaded but not really seeing any change, but I've been using it for a few minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Vector.. Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 They've got rid of the ad banner and license fee :woot: :bounce: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kr0z Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Why we're going free Opera has removed the banners, found within our browser, and the licensing fee. Opera’s growth, due to tremendous worldwide customer support, has made today’s milestone an achievable goal. Premium support is available. ^ From Opera.com /creams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fit4130Rider Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Hopefully this will sway the people who didn't like Opera for the ads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj6ross Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Hopefully this will sway the people who didn't like Opera for the ads. 586552060[/snapback] But probably really **** off the people who paid for it. (not me :devil: ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 making it free will help it ALOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karmakillernz Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 This is great! I hope it encourages more people to give it a try and see what a great browser it really is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 i remember last time i tried it there was an option without java....is it still available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karmakillernz Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 i remember last time i tried it there was an option without java....is it still available? 586552088[/snapback] They don't bundle Java with the download anymore. Opera will just use the default runtime on your system. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapier Posted September 20, 2005 Author Share Posted September 20, 2005 If u find the FTPs slow then here are the torrents http://www.opera.com/download/torrents/ Someone make a frontpage article and submit it.. Changelog: http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/windows/850/ Quick! I'd hate it if they only post this in software news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leesmithg Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 If u find the FTPs slow then here are the torrentshttp://www.opera.com/download/torrents/ Someone make a frontpage article and submit it.. Quick! I'd hate it if they only post this in software news 586552099[/snapback] Opera ftp is quick no need for torrent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 They don't bundle Java with the download anymore. Opera will just use the default runtime on your system. :) 586552094[/snapback] that's alot better :p die java.....uh i mean i <3 java... :no: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Is this a Final or what? 586552106[/snapback] yes check opera.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoochieMamma Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Is this a Final or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoochieMamma Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 yes check opera.com 586552107[/snapback] Yep, just checked it. Sweeeeeet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leesmithg Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Seems like opera are ready for a war :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illicit Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 (edited) It's great to hear that Opera has removed the ad banner and licensing fee. (Y) Hopefully more people will give it a try now. Edited September 20, 2005 by illicit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg098 Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Love the new page! http://www.opera.com/ I am VERY happy that they got rid of the adverts. Firefox bye bye! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kr0z Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Love the new page! http://www.opera.com/ I am VERY happy that they got rid of the adverts. Firefox bye bye! 586552125[/snapback] Agreed. Firefox is uninstalled! :woot: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlogank Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 interesting move, but a great one... Now if they will just create a gmail plug-in button for the toolbar, this will be my default browser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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