One of the BEST Opera Extensions EVAR

[amol]

Originally posted by: ActuaryTm

Originally posted by: Amol
I've tried the 3 major browsers (IE, FF, Opera)

IMHO

FF > IE > Opera

Have resisted commenting throughout most of this thread (especially since it's in the wrong forum), but making such an inane comment requires a reply.

Most of the features Firefox touts above other browsers were invented and/or pioneered by Opera. While I prefer Opera, I would equate Firefox equivalent in most functions, and would classify both far above Internet Explorer.

The reason I like IE better than Opera is because there are some pages that will ONLY work in IE and not in FF or Opera

And FireFox's interface is much better than Opera's, even when I played around with the settings in Opera for about 2 weeks . . .

 

[ActuaryTm]

Originally posted by: Amol
And FireFox's interface is much better than Opera's, even when I played around with the settings in Opera for about 2 weeks . . .

Please do feel free to expand how the Firefox interface is "better" (both are fully customizable, as I recall).

 

[amol]

And OP, do you use all the features in Opera? I would think not . . .

It is too bloated . . . I like Firefox in the sense that they give you a simple template and you add what you want.

Also, it is cross platform, so I can use it on the Macs at school

 

[amol]

Originally posted by: ActuaryTm

Originally posted by: Amol
And FireFox's interface is much better than Opera's, even when I played around with the settings in Opera for about 2 weeks . . .

Please do feel free to expand how the Firefox interface is "better" (both are fully customizable, as I recall).

When you first install it, Firefox's interface is better in the sense that it is a simple design. Then you can go change themes, extensions, etc.

Opera is too bloated

 

[ActuaryTm]

Originally posted by: Amol
Also, it is cross platform, so I can use it on the Macs at school

You may want to fully educate yourself.

 

[ActuaryTm]

Originally posted by: Amol
When you first install it, Firefox's interface is better in the sense that it is a simple design. Then you can go change themes, extensions, etc.

Opera is too bloated

It's quite all right that you are uninformed. Really. It doesn't bother me, personally.

 

[SofaKing]

Originally posted by: ActuaryTm

Originally posted by: Amol
Also, it is cross platform, so I can use it on the Macs at school

You may want to fully educate yourself.

owned

 

[amol]

Originally posted by: ActuaryTm

Originally posted by: Amol
When you first install it, Firefox's interface is better in the sense that it is a simple design. Then you can go change themes, extensions, etc.

Opera is too bloated

It's quite all right that you are uninformed. Really. It doesn't bother me, personally.

excuse me, but i used opera for 2 weeks BEFORE i downloaded firefox

how much have you tried FF?

Originally posted by: ActuaryTm

Originally posted by: Amol
Also, it is cross platform, so I can use it on the Macs at school

You may want to fully educate yourself.

fine, i'll download it onto my lab comp in AP BIO tomorrow and see how it checks out

 

[ActuaryTm]

Originally posted by: Amol
Opera is too bloated

Opera v 7.54u2 for Windows, English (3.6MB)
Firefox v 1.0.1 for Windows, English (4.7MB)

 

[amol]

Originally posted by: ActuaryTm

Originally posted by: Amol
Opera is too bloated

Opera v 7.54u2 for Windows, English (3.6MB)
Firefox v 1.0.1 for Windows, English (4.7MB)

thats not what i meant by bloated :roll: (like 1.1MB is going to crash your comp)

 

[amol]

Just to let you guys know, I'm dl'ing Opera right now to see how much it has changed since I last used it . . .

 

[ActuaryTm]

Originally posted by: Amol
how much have you tried FF?

As it bears of some importance, have been using Opera since v 4.x (circa 1999). Have been loading and testing Firefox since v 0.2 (back when it was called Phoenix, and later Firebird).

So yes, I have familiarity with both, and have for quite some time.

 

[amol]

my first idea when i downloaded opera was to do a speed test, so i used DSL REPORTS

Opera : 4231/342

Firefox : 4662/359


Okay, now my view of Opera

First of all, this thing looks like an AOL Browser without the connection stuff and all

I dont know why you guys say that the ad banner is small, it is VERY distracting

How do I test out extensions? Like weather stuff, look at page in IE, etc?

edit: how do i do tabbed browsing, i keep doing Ctrl + T, maybe it's something else?

 

[imported_Phil]

Originally posted by: Amol
And OP, do you use all the features in Opera? I would think not . . .

It is too bloated . . . I like Firefox in the sense that they give you a simple template and you add what you want.

I hate Firefox for that reason- I can't be bothered installing god-knows how many extentions just to make it work the way I want it to.

Opera's really not bloated.

Also, it is cross platform, so I can use it on the Macs at school

Erm, so's Opera,

 

[DannyBoy]

Originally posted by: Amol
my first idea when i downloaded opera was to do a speed test, so i used DSL REPORTS

Opera : 4231/342

Firefox : 4662/359


Okay, now my view of Opera

First of all, this thing looks like an AOL Browser without the connection stuff and all

I dont know why you guys say that the ad banner is small, it is VERY distracting

How do I test out extensions? Like weather stuff, look at page in IE, etc?

lol..

think I'm gunna have to give Opera another try too so I can mark down some more reasons I hate it.

 

[QuitBanningMe]

Originally posted by: Amol
my first idea when i downloaded opera was to do a speed test, so i used DSL REPORTS

Opera : 4231/342

Firefox : 4662/359


Okay, now my view of Opera

First of all, this thing looks like an AOL Browser without the connection stuff and all

I dont know why you guys say that the ad banner is small, it is VERY distracting

How do I test out extensions? Like weather stuff, look at page in IE, etc?

Tobbs space saver. I offered to get rid of your banner while testing. View->skins. Click on the panels on left to make them dissapear (on the edge).

 

[amol]

I hate Firefox for that reason- I can't be bothered installing god-knows how many extentions just to make it work the way I want it to.

REALLY?

because i like having control over what i have . . .



oh and about that cross platform thing . . . you're about 20 minutes too late

 

[amol]

WTF, Opera just crashed and made me restart my system!! :|

good thing i only lost about 5 minutes of work on MS Word

 

[QuitBanningMe]

Originally posted by: Dopefiend

Originally posted by: Amol
And OP, do you use all the features in Opera? I would think not . . .

It is too bloated . . . I like Firefox in the sense that they give you a simple template and you add what you want.

I hate Firefox for that reason- I can't be bothered installing god-knows how many extentions just to make it work the way I want it to.

Opera's really not bloated.

Also, it is cross platform, so I can use it on the Macs at school

Erm, so's Opera,

nope

 

[ActuaryTm]

Originally posted by: Amol
First of all, this thing looks like an AOL Browser without the connection stuff and all?

Answer.

I dont know why you guys say that the ad banner is small, it is VERY distracting

Answer. Personally, I have no problem whatosever paying for software I use on almost an hourly basis. If you find yourself not agreeing with that concept (which of course is complete one's own choosing), simply use the open source free alternative - but do forego the negative comments should you chose that route (you'll notice none of my posts are negative towards Firefox; in fact, in a great many ways, I put it nearly on par with Opera).

How do I test out extensions? Like weather stuff, look at page in IE, etc?

Answer.

edit: how do i do tabbed browsing, i keep doing Ctrl + T, maybe it's something else?

Tabbed browsing was actually pioneered by Opera. Help should suffice for keyboard shortcuts and/or mouse gestures:

file://localhost/DriveLetter:/InstallationDirectory/Help/index.html

 

[QuitBanningMe]

Originally posted by: Amol
WTF, Opera just crashed and made me restart my system!! :|

good thing i only lost about 5 minutes of work on MS Word

:roll:

 

[amol]

Originally posted by: QuitBanningMe

Originally posted by: Dopefiend

Originally posted by: Amol
And OP, do you use all the features in Opera? I would think not . . .

It is too bloated . . . I like Firefox in the sense that they give you a simple template and you add what you want.

I hate Firefox for that reason- I can't be bothered installing god-knows how many extentions just to make it work the way I want it to.

Opera's really not bloated.

Also, it is cross platform, so I can use it on the Macs at school

Erm, so's Opera,

nope

 

[amol]

Originally posted by: ActuaryTm

Originally posted by: Amol
First of all, this thing looks like an AOL Browser without the connection stuff and all?

Answer.

I dont know why you guys say that the ad banner is small, it is VERY distracting

Answer. Personally, I have no problem whatosever paying for software I use on almost an hourly basis. If you find yourself not agreeing with that concept (which of course is complete one's own choosing), simply use the open source free alternative - but do forego the negative comments should you chose that route (you'll notice none of my posts are negative towards Firefox; in fact, in a great many ways, I put it nearly on par with Opera).

How do I test out extensions? Like weather stuff, look at page in IE, etc?

Answer.

edit: how do i do tabbed browsing, i keep doing Ctrl + T, maybe it's something else?

Tab browsing was actually pioneered by Opera. Help should suffice for keyboard and/or mouse gestures:

file://localhost/DriveLetter:/InstallationDirectory/Help/index.html

WTF, $39?!?!

I ordered GT4 for less than that!!


plus . . . i have to DOWNLOAD keyboard shortcuts?

isn't that considered an extension?

 

[ActuaryTm]

Originally posted by: Amol
WTF, $39?!?!

I ordered GT4 for less than that!!

Am certain you meant to include "thank you" in that post somewhere. I'll respond with "you're welcome" as if you had done so.

And with that, I shall say goodnight.

 

[ActuaryTm]

Originally posted by: Amol
plus . . . i have to DOWNLOAD keyboard shortcuts?

isn't that considered an extension?

It's in the help file. As in, the file included with the installation executable, and accessed by selecting "Help" from within the application.

(Am beginning to see part of the problem is PEBKAC)