Opera 6.02 for Linux Released

Opera's Linux Bonanza Continues:
Opera 6.02 for Linux Released

Oslo, Norway -- July 3, 2002-- Opera Software today continued its Linux
Bonanza Week with a public release of Opera 6.02 for Linux. The new version
includes important fixes to the document and user interface, with special
emphasis on the display of Asian characters, making this an important
upgrade for Linux users all over the world.

Opera 6 opened up Asian markets to Opera, because of its added ability to
display non- Western characters, and the Linux version has proved to be
especially popular in this region.

"Opera 6 for Linux marked the beginning of the browser wars in Asia, and we
have been extremely pleased with all the attention it has received from the
Linux community," says Dean Kakridas, VP desktop products. "Opera 6.02 for
Linux is an important upgrade, and we encourage our old and new users all
over the world to install this new Linux version and become more productive
on the Web, surf with enhanced security, and just have more fun."

The release of Linux is an important part of Opera's Linux Bonanza Week,
where the company is announcing a series of deals and partnerships with key
industry leaders in the Linux segment, on many different devices (both
embedded and desktop).

On Monday, it was announced that Opera had been chosen for i3Micro's
exciting new set- top box, the Mood box. The same day, Opera and Redflag
announced the first embedded Asian deal for Opera. Today, Opera is also
proud to publicize its inclusion in SuSE's desktop distribution, and the
week is not over yet...

"We have seen an amazing interest for Linux all over the world since we
released Opera 6 for Linux, and we are very happy that so many other
companies are taking notice and signing up with us, especially in Asia,"
says Kakridas.

Find more information about Opera's Linux Bonanza Week at www.opera.com

Opera 6.02 for Linux is available for free in a ad-supported version at
www.opera.com. Users can purchase a banner-free version for USD
39. Discounts apply.

About Opera Software

Opera Software ASA is an industry leader in the development of Web browsers
for the desktop and embedded markets, partnering with companies such as
IBM, AMD, Symbian, Canal+ Technologies, Ericsson, Sharp and Lineo. The
Opera browser has received international recognition from end users and the
industry press for being faster, smaller and more standards-compliant than
other browsers. Opera is available on Windows, Mac, Linux/ Solaris, Symbian
OS and QNX. Opera Software ASA is a privately held company headquartered in
Oslo, Norway. Learn more about Opera at www.opera.com.

Contacts

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