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Opera Turns 10, Gives Away Free Registrations
osvejda writes "Opera Software ASA is celebrating 10-year anniversary of its browser. As a surprise party favor they're giving away free registration codes (for as long as the party lasts). Also see photos from the party, listen to music by employees, play games and more."
My FF has 93 extensions, at least half of which are features that are standard in Opera.
Exactly why I don't use Opera... too bloated, but to each their own.
If you want to try it here's a way to get it for FREE WITHOUT GIVING YOUR REAL EMAIL ADDRESS: http://my.opera.com/community/party/reg.dml?email= yourname%40email.com
Another hint: keep hitting reload, and you can get unlimited reg codes.
Enjoy.
Hosting: as low as $5.95/Mo
Built-in mouse gestures: Useless
Tabbed browsing: I have it (IE 7.0 Beta1)
Bittorrent Client: Never use it, don't want it
Mail Client: I use Outlook 2003, a full mail client to use with my Exchange server
IRC Client: don't use IRC
RSS Reader: got it (IE 7.0 Beta1)
Completely customizable interface: it's as customizable as I want it to be
screen reader: I don't have a need for it.
Cross platform: I don't have a need for it.
ability to easily shut off images, flash etc.: I have it (IE 7.0 Beta1)
Doesn't take 4 minutes to clear it's cache: I have this (IE 7.0 Beta1), not to mention those with an ounce of IE knowledge know they can set the IE cache to like 5 MB instead of the default 10% of the disk.
I do know what I am missing... nothing.
Can I drag tab 1 to the right of tab 2, even with extensions? No? Fantastic.
"The difference is that Opera are not attempting to maintain an established monopoly."
The difference is that bitching about Microsoft gives you a +5 Insightful tag next to your posts.
"Derp de derp."
MS uses their OS dominance to ensure that everyone uses WMP instead of any other media app
I was unaware that people weren't installing RealPlayer or Quicktime... also, what part of the OS "ensures" that people only use WMP? Would you rather it not have media support out of the box? Also, why does it matter that Microsoft has their own media format(s)? You're free to design your own container/codec (*cough*Matroska*cough*DiVX*cough*OGG*cough*)
Second, of the things you mention, only web browsing and media playback come bundled with MS Windows. There is no included video editing and no included photo manipulation -- at least nothing capable of doing anything serious.
Apparently you haven't looked at a Windows XP retail box lately.. they tout these extra features. There is a movie editing program, and you can even download it for free from Microsot's website. There is also basic photo manipulation on the left panel of Explorer when an image is selected. There's also paint, and the Plus! pack offers more multimedia stuff..
truly modern OS like OS X or GNU/Linux
Such arrogance. No wonder you think Microsoft is the big bad man. You don't like it? Do better! That's the beauty of capitalism and business.
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