Opera Adds Ask.com to its Browser

Posted by Vaibhav

July 7, 2008

Opera has added one of the most prominent search engines Ask.com to the newest version of the Opera desktop browser – Opera 9.51. At once, any person using Opera 9.51 can avail Ask.com’s powerful search engine along with other search options that are provided by the Opera desktop browser. The latest desktop cooperation includes all global regions excluding China, Russia, Japan, Poland as well as the Commonwealth of Independent States.

With Opera 9.51, you can enjoy faster web surfing and also ensure the highest level of safety. The Opera 9.51 software can be downloaded freely from http://www.opera.com/.

As per a Yankee Group study published in January this year, 76 percent of users utilize Internet search sites on a regular basis.

Opera CEO Jon von Tetzchner said that the collaboration with Ask.com is a great compliment to the search selections users have on Opera web browser today. He added that Opera believes in providing a rainbow of choices to the people, and Ask.com offers innovative search experience which is favored by millions of people around the globe.

Besides, Senior VP and General Manager, Ask.com Partner Network, Andrew Moers said that the deal with Opera adds to Ask.com’s expansive partner network, and further mentioned the benefits it would have to be a part of Opera’s browser, like introducing unique search experience to even more users across the world.

Also, the good news for Opera users is that the browser functions on all major desktop operating systems and is available for free on its website.

As far as Opera Software ASA is concerned, it has certainly redefined Web browsing for computers, mobile phones and other networked devices. Moreover, Opera’s cross-platform desktop browser technology is prominent for its performance, standards compliance and small size, even as it provides a faster, safer and more dynamic internet experience to the users.

The Opera Software has it’s headquarter in Oslo, Norway, and runs several offices across the world. The firm is also listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol OPERA. More information about the company can be found at its official website http://www.opera.com.

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