Opera is a fast, user-friendly, versatile Internet/intranet browser that also includes a newsreader. The keyboard plays an integral role in surfing, which can make moving around the Web easy and fast. You can run multiple windows even at start-up, and special features are included for users with disabilities. Opera supports CSS, Java, JavaScript SSL (128-bit), TLS (Transaction Layer Security), and more.
Opera also features integrated search and instant messaging; support for new JavaScript versions; e-mail support; improvements in memory usage; and accessibility to different Web sites.
Opera's user interface has received a major overhaul, with a new start-up dialog and new default buttons and skins, and panels in a blue and white color scheme that can be changed back to the classic Opera look or another design. At start-up you can select a single or multiple document interface (SDI/MDI). Features include the Personal Bar and Pagebar, hot click, improved window handling, bookmarks search, redesigned preferences, new shortcuts, extensive drag-and-drop, and support for Unicode and LiveConnect.
Version 6.04 introduces minor enhancements and bug fixes.
Note: The full version of Opera is now available for free in an ad-sponsored version. Registered users will not see ads. Registration costs $39. The upgrade from Opera 4 costs $15; users who have registered and paid for Opera 5 can upgrade for free.
