Users asked to help plan the future of Opera

Iria · Jul 10, 2006, 11:40 AM

Source: Ars Technica
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Opera is planning to turn to its users as it attempts to determine which features should be prioritized for the next major release of its flagship product.

Although the popularity of Opera is difficult to gauge (due to the fact that many Opera users customize the agent string), the Norwegian-made web browser has not been able to achieve the popularity or momentum that Firefox enjoys on the desktop. In an attempt to boost stagnant market share, the company decided to make the desktop version available for free, as the embedded versions of Opera available for mobile phones, PDAs, and other portable devices generate a majority of the company's revenue. Opera recently gained a potent new ally when Nintendo decided to integrate the browser into its next-generation gaming console, the Wii, and create an Opera cartridge for the Nintendo DS portable system.

Jul 10, 2006, 11:40 AM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 74	Users asked to help plan the future of Opera Source: Ars Technica _________ Opera is planning to turn to its users as it attempts to determine which features should be prioritized for the next major release of its flagship product. Although the popularity of Opera is difficult to gauge (due to the fact that many Opera users customize the agent string), the Norwegian-made web browser has not been able to achieve the popularity or momentum that Firefox enjoys on the desktop. In an attempt to boost stagnant market share, the company decided to make the desktop version available for free, as the embedded versions of Opera available for mobile phones, PDAs, and other portable devices generate a majority of the company's revenue. Opera recently gained a potent new ally when Nintendo decided to integrate the browser into its next-generation gaming console, the Wii, and create an Opera cartridge for the Nintendo DS portable system.