Opera Software has officially released the latest version of its popular browser software and it offers several improvements over its predecessors. Opera 9, which had been in beta since April, includes features designed to improve the efficiency of Web surfing, enhance security and allow users greater control over the content they view.
Opera 9 allows users to relaunch their browser where they last left off, as well as block advertisements on a site-specific basis. Other content-related features include widgets, or small Web programs, designed to help users organize their browsing preferences, play games or follow sports teams.
A security bar has also been added to Opera 9, a response to the prevalence of phishing scams and identity theft. The security bar aims to reduce users' encounters with phishing scams and also includes technology to strengthen blocking of pop-up advertisements. There is also a thumbnail feature, which enables users to mouse over an open tab to see a thumbnail preview of the page. Opera 9, which is offered as a free download, runs on a variety of platforms, from Windows to Mac to Linux. It also supports BitTorrent's file distribution technology.
To learn more and to download Opera 9, head over to the Opera Web site. I have always had an excellent opinion of Opera and it is certainly far better than any version of Internet Explorer...past, present, or future.
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