Opera delivers triplets for *nix

Opera delivers triplets for *nix:
Opera 7.20 for Linux, Solaris and FreeBSD released

Oslo, Norway - September 2, 2003 Opera Software today released three new
Opera 7.20 Beta versions for the Unix variances Linux, Solaris and FreeBSD
Beta. These three beta releases all add support for bidirectional languages
such as Arabic and Hebrew, establishing Opera as a true global browser and
increases rendering speed, adhering to its popular tagline, "The Fastest
Browser on Earth."

The beta version of Opera 7.20 for Solaris and Free BSD is the first
release on the 7 development branch for these platforms, the last version
being 6.12. Opera 7.20 offers a powerful package of features and
functionality including increased speed and performance to Solaris and
FreeBSD users. Linux users have already been able to enjoy all the popular
Opera 7 features, and can now experience even more speed and greater
performance in this new 7.20 Beta version. The Opera 7.20 for Windows Beta
version is only three days old, and with this release Opera´s Unix variants
are well up to speed with its Windows counterpart.

As recent press reports indicate that development of Netscape has been
largely abandoned, Opera is left as the only major commercial player
continuing to push browser development on these platforms, offering a vast
number of new users a continually up-to-date and enhanced Internet
experience.

"Opera 7 has been greeted with cheers from users and press all over the
world. By continuously listening closely to our users throughout Opera's
development cycle over the years, we have succeeded in creating the very
best browser there is," says Jon S. von Tetzchner, CEO, Opera Software
ASA. "This technological lead is further expanded with today's release. The
feedback from our testers has been unison: Opera 7.20 significantly boosts
speed and performance."

The final Opera 7.20 on all platforms will be released later this year.

See the changelogs for Opera 7.20 for Linux, Solaris and FreeBSD Beta at
www.xxxx.com.

Buy beta versions at reduced rates
Buy Opera 7.20 for Solaris, FreeBSD, or Linux now and get a free upgrade to
the final version and 6 months of OperaMail Premium for only USD
29. (Reg. price USD 39). Note: Opera does not provide support for beta
versions. You can access the Support desk when the final version is
released. http://www.opera.com/buy/beta/

Warning: Opera 7.20 for Linux, Solaris and FreeBSD is a beta release, and
can display unexpected characteristics. Beta versions should only be tested
by advanced users. Opera recommends that beta versions are run from a
separate folder from your regular Opera installation.

About Opera Software ASA
Opera Software ASA is an industry leader in the development of Web browser
technology, partnering with companies such as IBM, AMD, Nokia, Macromedia,
Symbian, Canal+ Technologies, Ericsson, Sharp, Metrowerks, and MontaVista
Software. The Opera browser has received international recognition from
users, industry experts and media for being faster, smaller and more
standards-compliant than other browsers. Opera's browser technology is
cross-platform and modular, targeting the desktop, smartphone, PDA, iTV and
vertical markets.

Opera Software ASA is a privately held company headquartered in Oslo,
Norway, with development centers in Linköping and Gothenburg, Sweden, and a
sales representative in Austin, TX. Learn more about Opera at www.opera.com

Contact
Opera Software
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Tel: +47 40 40 14 77
Fax: +47 24 16 40 01
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