Switch to Opera - A Fast and Free Alternative to Internet Explorer

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the use of the Opera web browser as an alternative to Internet Explorer, focusing on user experiences, features, and compatibility issues with specific websites, including Physics Forums. Participants share their opinions on the browser's performance, usability, and specific functionalities.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested, Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express positive experiences with Opera, highlighting its speed and features like mouse gestures.
  • Others raise concerns about specific usability issues, such as the middle mouse scroll behavior and problems with the search function on Physics Forums.
  • One participant suggests that the issues with the search function may be related to the website rather than the browser itself, arguing that Opera is more standards compliant.
  • Another participant mentions that they have not encountered any problems with Opera, indicating a differing experience.
  • There is a suggestion to block advertisements as a potential solution to the search field issue, with a link provided for further information.
  • One participant notes their history of supporting Opera financially, indicating a long-term commitment to the browser.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus, as there are mixed experiences with Opera's functionality and compatibility, particularly regarding the search feature on Physics Forums.

Contextual Notes

Some limitations are noted, such as the potential for specific site compatibility issues with Opera and the subjective nature of user experiences with browser features.

Who May Find This Useful

Users considering alternatives to Internet Explorer, particularly those interested in web browser performance and compatibility with specific websites.

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Wow, that is pretty cool. I used Opera and nothing else for about a month and it is a great browser. The speed of it is absolutely amazing, and the mouse gestures are better than firefox's will ever be imo.

I would use Opera still, but I absolutely cannot stand the middle mouse scoll behavior. Why does my mouse need to go to the center everytime I press the button? Also, you can't hold the middle mouse button down and scroll up/down/left/right and then let go of the button to stop.

edit.. quote from slashdot: " I hope that Microsoft will decide also to give Internet Explorer for free. My desktop is full of banners and popup windows." :smile:
 
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I stopped using Opera and moved to Mozilla because I couldn't use the "Search" function in physicsforums (see at the top, between "New Posts" and "Quick Links") properly with Opera.

Does anyone have the same problem, or is it fixed now in the new opera?
 
I doubt it would be fixed. Personally it is a problem with the site if anything imo. I believe Opera is much more standards compliant than firefox/mozilla is and therefore some sites may look a bit funky (for example, yahoo mail).
 
I use opera, and have no problems with it.
 
Ahh I may see what you mean now. Is this the problem you are having: The google/text ads block out the search field.
This is what you mean right? (Screenshot)
http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/3596/operaprob8ky.png




Solution: Block out the ads.

Check out this site: http://nontroppo.org/wiki/BlockAdvertisements
 
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Edgardo said:
I stopped using Opera and moved to Mozilla because I couldn't use the "Search" function in physicsforums (see at the top, between "New Posts" and "Quick Links") properly with Opera.

Does anyone have the same problem, or is it fixed now in the new opera?

I've never had a problem with search using Opera. BTW - you can thank me for free Opera! I paid for the first retail release and for every upgrade since then! But it was worth subsidizing! :)
 
dduardo said:
http://www.opera.com/

Now there are two reasons not to use IE.
not including the others?
 

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