Anyone use Opera?

Abe Sargent · 12-31-2012, 04:11 PM

I'm getting really pissed off at Firefox these days and I'm wondering if Opera will be my safety parachute.

ISiddiqui · 12-31-2012, 04:12 PM

Use Chrome.

Abe Sargent · 12-31-2012, 04:14 PM

This thread is for Opera, not the many reasons why i reject Safari/IE/Chrome.

ISiddiqui · 12-31-2012, 04:18 PM

Opera is kind of sucky - hence why its usage share is so low even though it is free.

Abe Sargent · 12-31-2012, 04:22 PM

I'd like details. According to wikipedia, it has roughly 12% of market:

Chrome 17-23, Firefox 10-17, Internet Explorer 10, Opera 12, Safari 6

Numbers for 2012

ISiddiqui · 12-31-2012, 04:26 PM

Where exactly are you getting your numbers from?

Usage share of web browsers - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

That's 3.72% for wikimedia. Stat counter has it down pretty low as well (1.42%).

oykib · 12-31-2012, 04:26 PM

I use Opera. But I use Firefox at work. Firefox is a bit faster. But I'm used to Opera.

Izulde · 12-31-2012, 04:32 PM

I used to use Opera back in the day and I tried it again a few months ago. Didn't like it at all.

ISiddiqui · 12-31-2012, 04:36 PM

If you want more detail, here is Tom's Hardware review of all the main webbrowsers , back in Nov 2012:

The King Is Dead, Long Live The King! : Which Web Browser Is Best Under Windows 8?

Opera is ranked last.

Abe Sargent · 12-31-2012, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ISiddiqui

Where exactly are you getting your numbers from?

Usage share of web browsers - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

That's 3.72% for wikimedia. Stat counter has it down pretty low as well (1.42%).

Okay, you are going to laugh at me, ready?

Those numbers I misread. They are version numbers for the software, not market shares. LOL!!!

Matthean · 12-31-2012, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abe Sargent

I'd like details. According to wikipedia, it has roughly 12% of market:

Chrome 17-23, Firefox 10-17, Internet Explorer 10, Opera 12, Safari 6

Numbers for 2012

I would instantly seriously question any stat that showed Opera beating IE. I think this year was the first year IE wasn't first since the days of Netscape. Opera has been 4th-5th most used for some time.

A-Husker-4-Life · 12-31-2012, 05:00 PM

I like opera, it's a decent 2nd browser.

dolf34 · 12-31-2012, 05:13 PM

I use it as my main browser and it works fine. I know there were problems with a previous build .Firefox slowed down big time for me.

Passacaglia · 12-31-2012, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ISiddiqui

Opera is kind of sucky - hence why its usage share is so low even though it is free.

Are any browsers not free?

Matthean · 12-31-2012, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Passacaglia

Are any browsers not free?

IE in a way.

Apathetic Lurker · 12-31-2012, 11:32 PM

I have uses Opera for years and I like it....

Passacaglia · 01-01-2013, 05:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matthean

IE in a way.

Thanks, that clears it up!

12-31-2012, 04:12 PM	#2
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12-31-2012, 04:14 PM	#3
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	This thread is for Opera, not the many reasons why i reject Safari/IE/Chrome. __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

12-31-2012, 04:18 PM	#4
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	Opera is kind of sucky - hence why its usage share is so low even though it is free. __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

12-31-2012, 04:22 PM	#5
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	I'd like details. According to wikipedia, it has roughly 12% of market: Chrome 17-23, Firefox 10-17, Internet Explorer 10, Opera 12, Safari 6 Numbers for 2012 __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

12-31-2012, 04:26 PM	#6
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	Where exactly are you getting your numbers from? Usage share of web browsers - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia That's 3.72% for wikimedia. Stat counter has it down pretty low as well (1.42%). __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams Last edited by ISiddiqui : 12-31-2012 at 04:28 PM.

12-31-2012, 04:26 PM	#7
oykib College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	I use Opera. But I use Firefox at work. Firefox is a bit faster. But I'm used to Opera.

12-31-2012, 04:32 PM	#8
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	I used to use Opera back in the day and I tried it again a few months ago. Didn't like it at all. __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

12-31-2012, 04:36 PM	#9
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	If you want more detail, here is Tom's Hardware review of all the main webbrowsers , back in Nov 2012: The King Is Dead, Long Live The King! : Which Web Browser Is Best Under Windows 8? Opera is ranked last. __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

12-31-2012, 05:00 PM	#12
A-Husker-4-Life College Prospect Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nebraska	I like opera, it's a decent 2nd browser. __________________ JJ Smitty Owner of the TheC.F.L. - Come by and check us out. Last edited by A-Husker-4-Life : 12-31-2012 at 05:01 PM.

12-31-2012, 05:13 PM	#13
dolf34 n00b Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Florida	I use it as my main browser and it works fine. I know there were problems with a previous build .Firefox slowed down big time for me.

12-31-2012, 11:32 PM	#16
Apathetic Lurker College Prospect Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Buffalo,NY	I have uses Opera for years and I like it....

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