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Opera Software ASA
Type Public
Founded 1995
Headquarters Oslo, Norway
Key people Jon Stephenson von Tetzchner (founder and CEO)
Geir Ivarsøy (co-founder)
Industry Software
Products Web browser
Revenue NOK 213. A public company usually refers to a company that is permitted to offer its registered securities ( Stock, bonds, etc Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 (called Christiania from 1624 to 1878 and Kristiania from 1878 to 1924 is the Capital and largest city of Norway. Norway ( Norwegian: Norge ( Bokmål) or Noreg ( Nynorsk) officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Constitutional Jon Stephenson von Tetzchner (born August 29 1967 in Reykjavík, Iceland) is the CEO of Opera Software. Geir Ivarsøy ( June 27, 1957 – March 9, 2006) was the lead programmer at Opera Software. For other uses of this term see Industry (disambiguation An industry (from Latin industrius, "diligent industrious" In Marketing, a product is anything that can be offered to a Market that might satisfy a want or need A web browser is a software application which enables a user to display and interact with text images videos music games and other information typically located on a In business revenue or revenues is Income that a company receives from its normal business activities usually from the sale of goods and services The krone ( sign: kr; code: NOK) is the Currency of Norway. The plural form is kroner. 8 million (2006)
Operating income NOK 27. In financial and business Accounting, earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT is a measure of a firm's profitability that excludes interest and income tax expenses The krone ( sign: kr; code: NOK) is the Currency of Norway. The plural form is kroner. 5 million (2006)
Net income NOK 18. Net income is equal to the Income that a firm has after subtracting costs and Expenses from the total Revenue. The krone ( sign: kr; code: NOK) is the Currency of Norway. The plural form is kroner. 6 million (2006)
Employees 424 (end of Q3, 2007)
Website www.opera.com

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Opera's stated vision is "to deliver the best Internet experience on any device. "[1]

Contents

History

See also: History of the Opera web browser, Opera Mobile#History, Opera Mini#History, Nintendo DS Browser#Launch, and Internet Channel#History

Opera Software was founded as an independent company on August 30, 1995 by Jon Stephenson von Tetzchner and Geir Ivarsøy. The history of the Opera web browser began in 1994 when it was as a research project at Telenor, the largest Norwegian telecommunications company Opera Mobile is a Web browser for Smartphones and Personal digital assistants (PDAs developed by the Opera Software company Opera Mini is a Web browser designed primarily for Mobile phones but also for Smartphones and Personal digital assistants It uses the The Nintendo DS Browser is a version of the Opera Web browser for use on the Nintendo DS, developed by Opera Software and Nintendo The Internet Channel is a version of the Opera 9 Web browser for use on the Wii by Opera Software and Nintendo. Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 Jon Stephenson von Tetzchner (born August 29 1967 in Reykjavík, Iceland) is the CEO of Opera Software. Geir Ivarsøy ( June 27, 1957 – March 9, 2006) was the lead programmer at Opera Software. [2] The company was created to continue what was originally a research project at Telenor, the largest Norwegian telecommunications company. Telenor () is the incumbent Telecommunications company in Norway, with headquarters located at Fornebu, close to Oslo.

Opera Software's first product, the Opera web browser version 2. Opera is a Web browser and Internet suite developed by the Opera Software company 1 for Windows, was released in 1997. Microsoft Windows is a series of Software Operating systems and Graphical user interfaces produced by Microsoft. Opera Software had an IPO in February 2004, and was listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange March 11, 2004. Initial public offering (IPO, also referred to simply as a "public offering" is when a company issues Common stock or shares to the public for the first The Oslo Stock Exchange ( Oslo Børs) serves as the main market for trading in the shares of Norwegian companies. Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " [2]

In an attempt to capitalize on the emerging market for Internet-connected handheld devices, a project to port the Opera browser to more platforms was started in 1998. [2] Opera 4. 0, released in 2000,[3] included a new cross-platform core that facilitated creation of editions of Opera for multiple operating systems and platforms. An operating system (commonly abbreviated OS and O/S) is the software component of a Computer system that is responsible for the management and coordination In Computing, a platform describes some sort of Hardware architecture or Software framework (including Application frameworks, that allows [4]

Up to this point, the Opera browser was trialware and had to be purchased after the trial period ended. Demoware (also known as trialware) is commercial Software released for free ( Shareware) in a version which is limited in one or more ways But version 5. 0 (released in 2000) saw the end of the trial period requirement. Instead, Opera became ad-sponsored, displaying advertisements to users without a license. Adware or advertising-supported software is any software package which automatically plays displays or downloads advertisements [5] Users could still buy licenses for several years, however. Later versions of Opera gave the user the choice of seeing banner ads or targeted text advertisements from Google. A web banner or banner ad is a form of Advertising on the World Wide Web. Google Inc is an American public corporation, earning revenue from advertising related to its Internet search, e-mail, online

On January 12, 2005, Opera Software announced that it would offer free licenses to higher education institutions[6] — a change from the previous cost of $1,000 USD for unlimited licenses. Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Schools that opted for the free license included Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Harvard University, University of Oxford, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Duke University. The University of Oxford (informally "Oxford University" or simply "Oxford" located in the city of Oxford, Oxfordshire, England is the The Georgia Institute of Technology, commonly known as Georgia Tech, or Tech, is a public, Coeducational Research university in Duke University is a private Research University located in Durham, North Carolina, United States. Opera was commonly criticized for having been ad-sponsored, since this was seen as a barrier to gaining market share. Adware or advertising-supported software is any software package which automatically plays displays or downloads advertisements In the newer versions the user was allowed a choice of generic graphical banners, or text-based targeted advertisements provided by Google based upon the page being viewed. Users could pay a license fee to remove the advertisement bar.

With version 8. 5 (released in 2005) the advertisements were removed entirely and primary financial support for the came through revenue from Google (which is by contract Opera's default search engine). [7]

The introduction in August 2005 of "Opera Mini", a Java ME based web browser for mobile phones marketed not to end users but to mobile network operators, possibly marks a new direction towards directly revenue-generating business, making the company less dependent on give-away and advertising-based Internet software. Opera Mini is a Web browser designed primarily for Mobile phones but also for Smartphones and Personal digital assistants It uses the In computing the Java Platform Micro Edition or Java ME (still commonly referred to by its previous name Java 2 Platform Micro Edition or J2ME) is a specification A mobile network operator ( MNO) also known as carriage service provider ( CSP) wireless service provider, wireless carrier, In business revenue or revenues is Income that a company receives from its normal business activities usually from the sale of goods and services [8]

On September 20, 2005, Opera announced that it would remove the advertising from its browser and remain free of charge. Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Although Opera was free to download and use before this change, it had previously displayed an advertising banner unless the user purchased a license. The move was made in the hope that it would prompt more users to switch to the Opera browser. [9] However, Opera does continue to charge for its "Opera Mobile" product which runs on many Mobile devices. Opera Mobile is a Web browser for Smartphones and Personal digital assistants (PDAs developed by the Opera Software company [10]

Notable employees

Jon Stephenson von Tetzchner, chief executive officer

Håkon Wium Lie, chief technical officer

Legal

On May 18, 2004, Opera Software settled a lawsuit. A chief executive officer ( CEO) or chief executive is typically the highest-ranking corporate officer ( executive) or administrator A chief technical officer or chief technology officer (abbreviated as CTO) is an executive position whose holder is focused on scientific and technical issues within Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Their statement on the Oslo Stock Exchange read:[11][12]

Opera Software ASA has settled legal claims with an international corporation resulting in payment to Opera of net USD 12. The Oslo Stock Exchange ( Oslo Børs) serves as the main market for trading in the shares of Norwegian companies. 75 million. The other party is not a customer of Opera and the settlement does not negatively impact future revenues. The entire amount will be booked in Q2.
Details are confidential pursuant to the settlement agreement.

It is widely theorized that the 'international corporation' named above is Microsoft,[13] who had previously blocked Opera users from correctly viewing MSN. Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational Computer technology Corporation, which rose to dominate the Home computer MSN (The M icro' s' oft N etwork is a collection of Internet services provided by Microsoft. com (see History of the Opera web browser#First MSN.com controversy and History of the Opera web browser#Second MSN.com controversy). The history of the Opera web browser began in 1994 when it was as a research project at Telenor, the largest Norwegian telecommunications company The history of the Opera web browser began in 1994 when it was as a research project at Telenor, the largest Norwegian telecommunications company

Opera is currently filing a complaint against Microsoft in the European Commission, alleging that bundling Internet Explorer with Microsoft Windows is harmful to both the consumer and to other web browser companies. Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational Computer technology Corporation, which rose to dominate the Home computer The European Commission (formally the Commission of the European Communities) is the executive branch of the European Union. Windows Internet Explorer (formerly Microsoft Internet Explorer abbreviated MSIE) commonly abbreviated to IE, is a series of graphical Microsoft Windows is a series of Software Operating systems and Graphical user interfaces produced by Microsoft. [14]

References

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  2. ^ a b c Opera Software - Milestones
  3. ^ Affiliated Organization of Firefox and Mozilla. Mozilla Japan (2006). Retrieved on 2007-10-24. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat
  4. ^ Schenk, Mark (2007-01-06). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King Opera browser version history. Retrieved on 2007-10-24. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat
  5. ^ Lettice, John. "Opera browser goes free with version 5.0 launch", The Register, 2000-12-06. The Register (" El Reg " to its staff and readers is a British technology news and opinion website 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Events 1060 - Béla I of Hungary is crowned king of Hungary 1240 - Mongol invasion of Rus: Kiev Retrieved on 2007-10-11. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed  
  6. ^ Students surf safely with Opera: Opera site license free for educational institutions, January 12, 2005, retrieved on October 25, 2005
  7. ^ Baker, Loren. Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. "Opera Goes Free with Help from Google", Search Engine Journal, 2005-09-20. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. Retrieved on 2007-10-12. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon.  
  8. ^ Have WAP but want WEB? Introducing Opera Mini for mobile phones, URL accessed on 20 April 2006
  9. ^ Feel Free: Opera Eliminates Ad Banner and Licensing Fee
  10. ^ Buy Opera
  11. ^ Settlement Of Legal Claims. Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Stock Exchange Announcements. Opera Software (May 18, 2004). Archived from the original on 2006-10-19. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal. Retrieved on 2007-12-15. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of
  12. ^ Oates, John (2004-05-18). "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. Opera settles legal claims. The Register. The Register (" El Reg " to its staff and readers is a British technology news and opinion website Retrieved on 2007-12-15. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of
  13. ^ Microsoft behind $12 million payment to Opera, URL access on 20 April 2006. Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
  14. ^ Dignan, Larry. "Opera files complaint against Microsoft in the EU over IE, Windows bundle; CTO makes Web standards case", ZDNet, 2007-12-13. In 1991 Ziff Davis Publishing Company brought together a small diverse set of online forums and information services (most notably "PC MagNet" under the name Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1294 - Saint Celestine V abdicates the papacy after only five months Celestine hoped to return to his previous life Retrieved on 2007-12-15. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of  

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