Beta Version Of Opera 6.0 Now Shipping

September 25th, 2002 at 3:00 PM - News by Mike Washlesky

Opera Software has released a new beta version of Opera, bringing it to version 6.0b1. Opera is an internet browser designed for interfacing a user with the world of the internet. The latest version features several new enhancements including interface changes and skin support. According to Opera Software:

Opera Software today announced the launch of Opera 6.0 for Mac Beta 1, the newest Mac release of the software since version 5 was made available in January.

Mac users who eagerly await its arrival will not be disappointed. This release includes a vast array of new features, including user interface changes, to enhance the overall browsing experience. Great efforts have been made to make Opera look and feel like a proper Mac OS X application.

In this release, the address entry and search fields are complemented with a zoom bar to increase or decrease the size of the viewing area. Professional features have also been added, such as OperaShow which allows for desktop presentations in full-screen mode. Most importantly, the long-awaited tabbed browsing mode makes its first appearance for Mac, allowing for multiple windows to be opened within the Opera browser.

Other new features added to this version include:

Personal bar, an addition to the bookmarks feature for quicker access to the useris most accessed links

Skinning, which allows the user to fully customize the look and feel of their Opera browser

Inline searching, which accelerates searching in documents

You can find more information about the Opera update at the Opera Software Web site. Opera 6.0b1 is available for US$39.00.