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Opera 9.26

Macworld Rating

4.0 out of 5 Mice, Mar 13, 2008

Pros

  • Built-in e-mail client, RSS reader, and other Internet applications
  • Capable of storing sessions and remembering open tabs and windows
  • Web development tools
  • Customizable look and feel
  • Anti-phishing capabilities
  • Site-specific filtering and preferences

Cons

  • Poor management of stored form data
  • Rendering glitches with HTML form controls
  • A few bugs

Software Details

  • Opera Software
  • 10.3 (Panther), 10.4 (Tiger), 10.5 (Leopard)
  • Universal
  • Free

Macworld's Opera 9.26 Coverage

  • Opera 9.26 With its comprehensive set of browsing and other features, Opera 9.26 is an interesting choice for anyone who wants an all-in-one Internet application. But if you don’t need all those extras, you may have a more pleasant Web surfing experience with Safari, Firefox, or another browser.
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