Opera 8 beta leaves Linux users speechless
Monday, 10 January 2005, 22:52 GMT
Opera Software on Thursday released the first public beta of version 8 of its popular Opera browser for Linux. The Linux beta follows last month's beta release of the Windows version. Like the Windows version, Opera 8 for Linux boasts new usability features that include improved RSS handling, fit to window or paper width, a start-bar for easy access to the most commonly used functions, and automatic update checks.
Other new features are said to include an easier install process, a simplified user interface, and a trash can that remembers closed windows and blocked pop-ups. Also, a clickable RSS icon now appears in the address bar when sites with RSS feeds are accessed, and RSS newsfeeds can be added to Opera's email client.
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