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Record downloads of Opera 10 indicate appeal of turbo browse

Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 8:12 am
by Apoptosis
Record downloads of Opera 10 indicate appeal of turbo browsing
Oslo, Norway – September 8, 2009 - Opera Software’s newest browser, Opera
10 with Turbo, was downloaded 10 million times during the first week of
release. With record download rates, Opera 10 is already in use by
millions of users around the world.

Opera is a steadfast proponent of One Web, a strategy for a universal Web
experience across all devices and platforms, no matter the location or
situation. The One Web mentality reaches across all Opera product groups,
ensuring that innovations that begin on desktop
ultimately end up on mobile phones, TVs and even game consoles.

Opera's One Web philosophy has resulted in more than 40 million active
desktop users and tens of millions of people browsing on other Opera
products for mobile phones, game devices, TVs and more. Current download
figures are a clear indication that more people than ever are discovering
that there are browser alternatives available. Unique to this launch was
the high number of new installs, meaning a record number of people, who
have never previously used the browser, downloaded Opera 10.

What the numbers mean
“While we have consistently grown in our download rates with each
consecutive launch, Opera 10 has far exceeded any previous record we had,”
said Jon von Tetzchner, CEO, Opera Software. “To us, this means that Opera
10 delivers a more compelling reason to choose Opera, and that reason is
Opera Turbo. The concept of turbo browsing was the result of our One Web
initiative, as our goal is to ensure that Web browsing is fast, efficient
and universal, anytime, anywhere.”

Opera 10 with Turbo refresher
New to the Opera 10 browser is the concept of turbo browsing under
circumstances of low bandwidth. Low bandwidth is a universal factor in
multiple browsing situations, for example, on a train, in a hotel or in
areas with limited connectivity. With the launch of Opera 10 with Turbo,
Opera has pointedly addressed the needs of Web users when browsing on slow
or congested networks.

Notable features of Opera 10
• A streamlined and elegant new interface
• Visual tab thumbnails for easier navigation through many open tabs

Availability
Opera 10 comes in 43 languages for Windows, Mac and Linux computers. It is
available completely free at http://www.opera.com.

Find Opera on the Web
Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/opera
Help us share Opera with the world: http://www.chooseopera.com
Become an Opera fan on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Opera
Watch our videos on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/operasoftware

About Opera Software ASA
Opera Software ASA has redefined Web browsing for PCs, mobile phones and
other networked devices. Opera's cross-platform Web browser technology is
renowned for its performance, standards compliance and small size, while
giving users a faster, safer and more dynamic online experience. Opera
Software is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with offices around the world.
The company is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol
OPERA. Learn more about Opera at http://www.opera.com/.