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Meet Worker 2.0 Fashion: This season there are no boundaries Walk in the footsteps of the tiny giant

Simplify your life in 5 ways

The guy who wants to save the Web Opening the doors that Windows closed issue 01 www.opera.com

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The Oslo Opera house in the back holds 1358 fans. The Opera browser in the front holds more than 45 million fans. Welcome to the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most famous Opera.

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WorlD heaDQuarterS opera Software Waldemar Thranes gate 98 NO-0175 OSLO Norway www.opera.com

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linköping, Sweden Opera Software S:t Larsgatan 12 SE-582 24 Linköping

We are always here to listen. Read our responses to your letters.

göteborg, Sweden Opera Software Kungsgatan 41 SE-411 15 Göteborg

eDitorial editor in Chief: Tor Odland editor: Jennifer Hoﬀman Bjærke Senior Copy editors: Susan Nichols, Berit Framnes Stressed-out reporters: Thomas Ford, Julie Sajnani

Mountain view, uSa Opera Software 700 E. El Camino Real Suite 310 Mountain View, CA 94040

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tokyo, Japan Opera Software Tokyu Ikejiriohashi bldg 1F 3-8-1 Higashiyama Meguro Tokyo 153-0043

art Director: Janne Rud Hansen Deputy art Directors: Arnfinn Hushovd, Truls Haugland photography Eirik Knudsen (CockPit Studio® ) Arnfinn Hushovd, Mirjam Martinsen, Oslo Fotokunst skole, istockphoto.com SuBSCription ServiCeS We apologize to everyone who would like to subscribe to the Opera Magazine. We’re simply not going to offer a subscription to it. However, we do recommend downloading and using the Opera browser on your PC, mobile phone or other portable device. Check it out at http://www.opera.com/. ContaCt tel: +47 2416 4000 Fax: +47 2416 4001 email: press08@opera.com Web: http://www.opera.com Mail: Opera Software ASA P.O. Box 2648 St Hanshaugen NO-0131 OSLO NORWAY reprintS To order reprints of the Opera Magazine, please send an e-mail to press08@opera.com 4 | Opera

San Diego, uSa Opera Software 4241 Jutland Dr. Suite 105 San Diego, CA 92117

08 pleaSe WelCoMe Worker 2.0 The new frontier of the Web requires a new kind of worker. Meet the mysterious worker 2.0.

the WeB verSuS gutenBerg page 10

We are more connected and available than ever. find out how to untangle your connected life.

14 Quiz There’s nothing harder than the truth. find out how online-addicted you are.

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from backstage to the beach: The Opera saga continues.

Modern technology is all about keeping people connected on the move. fashion should serve the same purpose.

18 the guy Who WantS to Save the WeB

Making sure that everyone can get to the same content, wherever and whoever they are, requires a special person.

Chandigarh, india Opera Web Technologies Pvt. Ltd. SCO 370, Second Floor, Sector 8 Panchkula - 134 108 Chandigarh Tricity Haryana

22 i aM a pieCe oF opera Meet the Japanese woman who found her true calling working with IT for a Norwegian company.

Wrocław, poland Opera Software International ul. Szewska 8, 3p 50-122 Wrocław prague, Czech republic Opera Software International Karlovo nám. 24 110 00 Praha 1

Read about the biggest change in publishing in 500 years.

12 SiMpliFy your liFe in 5 WayS

Beijing, China Opera Software Rm. 1006, Full Tower No.9 DongSanHuanZhong Road 100020, Beijing Seoul, korea Opera Software Suite 706, City Air Terminal, 159-6 Samsung-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

10 the WeB verSuS gutenBerg

25 horoSCope travel page 40

Don’t believe the people who tell you that science is all that matters. Read your horoscope and become a believer.

Opera,” “Opera Mini,” “Opera Mobile,” and the Opera logo are trademarks of Opera Software ASA.

40 travel Our small browser has giant footsteps. Read our advice on where your next adventure should take you.

46 trenD WatCh There’s no gadget diet in sight. Check out the essential gadgets, as recommended by the nerdiest geeks around.

48 opera Fan art CoMpetition Great design takes great people. See Opera’s award winners. Opera | 5

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Jon is 195 cm, or 6’5”, the perfect size for the MINI Clubman, which is spacier than the MINI Cooper.

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We have recently studied about the Viking Age in school. I think it’s a smart business decision to have your company headquarters in previous Viking territory. Does Opera use real Vikings to make its browser?

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I was in barcelona this past winter and saw a group of MINI Clubmans. They were covered with the Opera Mini logo. I may have been mistaken, but I think that I may have seen Opera CEO Jon von Tetzchner in one of them. Is it possible for him to fit into a MINI? How tall is Jon von Tetzchner anyway?

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Unfortunately, the real Vikings did not survive long after the 11th Century and would probably not make very friendly coworkers. Opera does have a very international workplace with around 500 employees coming from more than 45 countries.

Dear Opera,

(From Surabaya, indonesia) When a Web page is accessed using Opera Mini, it is first sent to a remote server where it’s compressed to reduce the size of the data that has been requested, such as your Facebook homepage. This compression enables even the most basic mobile phones to display Web pages, and also reduces the costs associated with browsing and data transferring, especially for subscribers with limited data plans.

Dear Opera, I have my own My Opera blog and love participating in the discussions. I especially would like to one day be voted My Opera’ s “Member of the Week”. Can you guys share any tricks to be voted “Member of the Week”?

Dear Opera, Dear Opera, There is something that I’ve been dying to know. Is there a reason that Opera is named Opera? Is it because Jon von Tetzchner is an Opera fan or because he was previously an Opera singer? (From ekaterinburg, russia) There are several reasons that the name “Opera” was chosen. For one, “Opera” is an international word, known in multiple languages. London, Paris and Moscow all have opera companies. Secondly, the Opera is associated with quality and high standards – you never hear of opera singers who go on a drunken spree... ;-) Thirdly, the opera is fun, entertaining and a high quality experience, just like we want our browsing experience to be. So, all in all, one might say a lot of thought went into choosing Opera’s name. For the record, Jon is a fan of Opera but was never an opera singer.

I have been having what you could call a tough time lately and wondered if maybe I could get some advice. My husband has recently left for a younger woman, and my dog has run away. I am especially interested in any shows coming up with that focus on how to deal with loss. I’ve always been a huge fan and would love to be a guest on the show. Can you help me? (From new orleans uSa) It sounds like you looking for Oprah, not Opera. Don’t worry, it’s not the first time it’s happened to us. Good luck with everything and thanks for being a fan of Opera… well, Oprah.

(From aalborg, Denmark) You’re on the right track by being active on the site. The most important quality is to be active in the community and have a frequently updated blog with good use on all of My Opera’s features. A “Member of the Week” is often a user who has been an active member for a long time and has befriended many members of the My Opera community.

Dear Opera, Opera always seems to have the latest technology before other companies. I’ve heard rumors that Opera uses a time machine to bring technologies from the future. Is that true? (From Fredrikstad, norway) Wouldn’t you like to know? Sorry, but we could never reveal our secret formula.

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SenD your letterS to: Opera Software ASA P.O. Box 2648 St Hanshaugen NO-0131 OSLO NORWAY or email: operamagazine@opera.com

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MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. © Motorola, Inc. 2007. All rights reserved.

I’ve recently downloaded Opera Mini 4.1 on my mobile. It’s so much faster than the browser I’ve been using before. Can you explain how Opera Mini works?

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PLEASE WELCOME WORKER 2.0 Work has changed from making things to knowing things. The next-generation worker is a multitasker who transitions across the organization and connects with clients and communities everywhere. A worker 2.0 takes risks, avoids management layers and is skewed to high-level thinking. Such workers embrace collaboration and break down cultural as well as technological barriers. Sometimes, they also refuse to wear socks.

It’s a given that information from anywhere in the world is at the fingertips of a worker 2.0. Knowledge from any source virtually ﬂows out of every channel he opens. His magic isn’t getting access to the information, it’s how he relates to it. He doesn’t fight or scream at it, he embraces and nurtures it. He gives back when others rest and consumes when others have left for the day. (Picture: Thomas, a systems administrator, Opera Software)

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A worker 2.0 cares as much about the social as about the technical. The idea that conversation should ﬂow online and offline is at the center of her beliefsystem. Conversation should ebb and ﬂow from the deeply understated to something that’s right-inyour-face. Over lunch, discussion topics may include how people in various cultures prefer to take off their shoes and socks indoors. (Picture: Female and male developers, Opera Software)

Ultimately, the greatest technology is the very body of the worker 2.0. He can marvel at that collaboration tool his colleagues just sent him a link to, and he can take deep pride in that latest piece of code. What gives him a sense of pride is when he looks into those eyes and feels the soft touch of her tiny hand. That’s when he realizes the true purpose of going to work in the first place. (Picture: Anthony, a quality assurance manager, Opera Software, and Harper, a worker 3.0)

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THE WEb vs GUTENBERG The results of our playfulness took two different directions. One small group of researchers, namely Jon von Tetzchner and Geir Ivarsøy, decided that Mosaic was good but not good enough. They wanted to make a better browser. You can read all about that browser in the rest of this magazine. Personally, I was more interested in using the Web as a publishing platform. In the early days, most of the information on the Web was about the Web itself. for example, you could read all about the HTTP protocol and discussions about the <P> tag. However, there was very little information that normal people would be interested in. Mosaic allowed us to present electronic information in a compelling manner. The information had to be converted to the text and image formats for Web use. We gleaned text and images from wherever it could be found and wrote small converter programs to ensure that they showed up decently in Mosaic. for example, I programmed a RS-232 port of a text-TV decoder, so that I could get access to the the news articles that were transmitted as part of the TV signal. Don’t worry if you don’t know what RS-232 or text-TV is, rest assured that this was very cool in its day. One of the things I learned from the exercise was that HTML was truly marvellous in its simplicity. However, by design, it couldn’t capture the presentation of documents. That led to the development of Cascading Style Sheets which allowed authors and users to encode stylistic preferences like colors and fonts. This development made the Web more compelling to authors and enhanced the Web as a publishing platform.

memory. Instead of needing books – and access to the physical documents or physical reproductions of them – we can call them up instantly from wherever we are, using only a small bit of software. At Opera, we’ve made it possible to access this vast reservoir of knowledge. first on desktop computers, but now also on mobile phones, game consoles and many other devices. We’ve worked to bring this access to remote areas of the world – places where libraries have not gone, but mobile phones have.

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fifteen years ago, almost to this day, the Mosaic browser was released. Mosaic picked up a promising technology – now known as the Web – and ran with it. The Web before Mosaic was a rather dull place with black and white text. The Web with Mosaic had color images which opened lots of peoples’ eyes. fortunately, some of those eyes belonged to our managers at Norwegian Telecom Research who let us continue playing with the toy we had stumbled across.

It’s our most important mission. And, 15 years since we began playing with the Web, we’re only now scratching the surface of what is to come.

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One of the things I learned from the exercise was that HTML was truly marvellous in its simplicity.

Since then, the Web has established itself as an important outlet for information. Information vendors routinely export their wares to the Web and there’s an ecosystem of software products to help people convert content to the Web. I think this is about to change. In the future, I don’t think you will need software to convert information to the Web. The reason for this change is simple: all of mankind’s information will be stored on the Web in the first place; the Web will hold the master copy. This is the biggest change in publishing since the printing press was introduced more than 500 years ago. The printing press resulted in printed paper being the carrier of humankind’s knowledge. The Web is about to take over that role. Sure, books will continue to be printed, but, they will be printed from the Web files. This is good. It means that more people will get access to more information. Everyone will have access to a browser and the browser will be the window to all information. It also means original copies will endure without the need to keep them physically secure. If the printing press could pass on knowledge and usher in a new age of enlightenment, the Web has the power and capability to usher in a new age of 10 | Opera

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Simplify your life in ways

In order to stay sane in today’s fast-driven, competitive world, you have to take measures to simplify and streamline your life. Some swear by the soothing effects of yoga, while others meditate to maintain order, but few are aware of the calming powers of Opera. This Web browser, a favorite of tech savvy consumers, can help you get your life back on track. Here’s how: 03 find your way Hate asking for directions? Take the stress out of getting lost, and show your spouse your new calm and collected self by simply using Opera on your mobile phone. Whether you need Google Maps or nautical maps, Opera will help you stay steady when exploring unchartered waters.

02 04 avoid brain stRain

No need to dash to your desktop computer for a quick Google search. Look smart and be smart by finding the answers from the device you have in your pocket.

01 Your virtual memory bank There’s no need to exercise that brain too hard, when Opera can do all the heavy lifting for you. You can store passwords, create favorites, nickname Web sites and even save your Web-surfing sessions to preserve that ever-depleting memory for more important matters.

02 ALWAYS AVAILABLE Enjoy a relaxing lunch break without having to rush back to your ball and chain of a desktop computer. It’s time to stretch that 30-minute break and still stay connected. Use Opera on your phone to check email, monitor stock prices or even chat online with colleagues, all from the convenience of your favorite place to indulge. The boss will be amazed at your dedication!

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05 multitask more efficiently Make coffee while browsing online newspapers, finish up some last-minute research while riding the bus or avoid the annoying mall crowds by shopping online wherever you are. Opera makes it easier to get things done quickly and efficiently, freeing up more time for all those things you never get to do. It’s time to sit back, relax and let Opera go to work for you. Opera | 13

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ARE YOU AN ONLINE ADDICT? Do you find yourself saving money just to buy the latest online gadgets, waking up in the middle of the night to update your blog or finding it difficult to differentiate between your real-life and online friends? If you are exhibiting any of these symptoms, it’s time to find out if you really are an online addict.

While browsing the Web, you get an alert that you need to update your current version of the Opera browser. You:

opt to update later since you’re certain to get another reminder at some point B update immediately, as there are bound to be important security updates in the new version C ignore the update offer. You’re happy with your current version, so why change?

During the course of the day, you access the Web from:

As soon as you downloaded your Opera browser you:

imported your favorites and saved a few passwords created a tailor-made skin, tweaked the toolbar and downloaded dozens of Widgets just opened a tab and checked out a YouTube video

your computer and mobile phone your computer, mobile phone, Wii, ARCHOS and Nintendo DS your computer

Which scenario would best describe an ideal evening at home?

friends gathered together watching YouTube videos on the Wii just me, my mobile phone and Opera Mini curling on the sofa with a good book

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How many gadgets do you own that are capable of getting you online?

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If you answered…

Mostly As You may be an online aficionado, but you know how to keep things in perspective. You have struck a good balance in your life, knowing when to be online and when to be offline.

Mostly Bs You are an online addict, and your ever-growing need for the Web is starting to take its toll. Chill out a little. Don’t worry, Opera is always ready and waiting when you need a fix.

Mostly Cs Get with the times. Your laid-back attitude towards the Web may have a detrimental effect on your future. The world is online, so you’d better jump on board!

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The saga continues In 1994, a group of researchers working for the Norwegian telecom company Telenor explored an early version of the World Wide Web, realizing that the software used to browse the Web was underdeveloped. Two of the researchers, Jon S. von Tetzchner and Geir Ivarsøy, envisioned a multimodal Web where text, images, and sound could be browsed from any device. No software offered these features or capabilities then, so they created their own Internet browser software and called it Opera. In June 1995, Jon and Geir acquired the rights to the browser solution and founded Opera Software ASA. Crouched over Geir’s grandfather’s old kitchen table, the two friends devised a business plan that set out to compete with slightly larger players: Microsoft and Netscape. Today, Opera Software is a world leader in developing cross-platform browser and Web technologies for computers, mobile phones and other media devices. Opera Software is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with offices in Sweden, Japan, China, India, South Korea, Taiwan, Poland, the Czech Republic and the United States. Having pioneered most of the new innovations in Web browser technologies for the last ten years, Opera today boasts a global sales and distribution network, more than 400 dedicated software engineers and a lean organization designed to deliver the latest and best in mobile Web browsing to customers worldwide. Oh, and we still have that old kitchen table. 16 | Opera

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Jon s. von tetzchner, CEO, Opera software. Photo by L-P Lorentzen

THE GUY WHO WANTS TO SAVE THE WEb

everyone in the technology industry can understand the roles and responsibilities of Chief executive oﬃcers or Chief Financial oﬃcers. David Storey is opera’s Chief Web opener. it may not be a title people identify with immediately, but Storey’s position is of vital interest to everyone who is interested in how the Web works. His job description is fairly simple: make Web sites work in all browsers, and help developers learn and adopt Web standards. but while the task may sound simple, there’s a reason some at Opera call him the mission-impossible man. The bare truth is that many Web sites do not bother to, are not able to, or just do not want to follow open standards. Storey’s job is to talk to every single one of them and help change their perceptions about Web standards. but changing these perceptions is a complex task. “David was the first person to have a full-time job in this position,” says Tor Odland, Director of Corporate Communications. “It is a position that needs more than what one man can do alone. “ “We have two more people in similar positions, one in Japan, one in India and we hope soon to recruit in Russia, China and the USA,” explains Storey. Calling them Web standards makes them sound mandatory, but they are not. After Microsoft effectively killed off competition from Netscape, developers found it easier to implement functions that did not comply with standards, but that did work with Microsoft. This was at a time when Microsoft could lay claim to more than a 90 percent share in the browser market, and many Web sites chose to ignore the other 10 percent. A powerful expansion of alternative browsers like Opera, Mozilla Corporation’s firefox and Apple’s Safari has started to change the landscape. Sites that exclude users of these browsers lose a large number of visitors. As the world increasingly uses the Web on mobile devices, these sites again find themselves at a disadvantage. The good news is that the world has improved in the last year – in some places.

aSia at a DiSaDvantage “The Web sites developed in the USA, Great britain and Germany are very good, and, in general, European sites are pretty good. Norway is especially good because that is where Opera comes from and Web programmers know us well,” says Storey. “What is surprising,” says Storey, “ is that the most problematic areas where many developers do not use Web standards are South Korea, China and several other Asian countries. These are countries where Microsoft has maintained a large market share, and much of the Web standard documentation is written in English. There are no incentives to code to Web standards, but that is beginning to change with the emergence of the mobile Web and the expansion of alternative browsers in those regions,” explains Storey.

a SoCial Developer How does one tackle the daunting task of fixing the Web? The first step is to have the right technical knowledge. before he began at Opera in October of 2005, Storey worked with CERN in Switzerland and freelanced, making his own Web applications. He wrote about distributed systems in his Master’s thesis.

It is not only the obscure Web pages that can cause compatibility problems. Google is probably the world’s most Internet-oriented company. Everything is online, but they are not always cooperative. “Gmail was the largest Web site that did not support us,” says Storey. “The same thing happened with Google’s netbased office solutions. Google Docs was problematic for a while and they initially said they did not want to change anything, but it was eventually fixed. As long as we find the right contact person everything usually goes smoothly.”

inheriteD errorS “first and foremost Internet Explorer 6 is a large problem, but firefox also has some portions of the program that do not follow open standards. The problems have arisen due to the heritage firefox inherited from the time when Netscape dominated before IE took over. Netscape could write functions however they pleased.” “Sometimes we build functions to support oddities within Internet Explorer. This depends on how popular the functions are. We analyze the situation to find out how difficult it will be to support these. If other browsers also support the functions, there is a greater chance that we also will,” says Storey. There are two ways in which Opera handles sites that do not work well. They can identify themselves as another browser, and, if it does not function, they use browser.js, which is a JavaScript file that corrects the site’s source code. browser.js is a file that fixes errors for specific domains. It is automatically updated once a week for those who have installed the Opera browser. Until Storey finds his right contact, browser.js ensures that the pages work perfectly for people who use Opera.

the MoBile internet “Opera may not be dominating on the desktop, but on mobile phones we are the leader. because the circumstances are so different, many Web sites are not as prepared as they could be to seize the mobile opportunity. When sites detect that the user comes from a mobile, they may get an inferior mobile version of the site. Opera, of course, displays the whole Web site,” says Storey “Opera’s mobile browser is made to read normal Web sites; this is not usual on other, more primitive browsers. “ As of now, mobile browsing has not completely taken off, but many indicators point that the market is rapidly changing. Opera and David Storey work to explain to developers how Web sites can capture more of the mobile Web in order to discover new customers and earn more revenue. Communication has always been key to spreading both ideas and ideals. This is even more important on the Web because it evolves constantly and the standards evolve with it. People like David Storey, operating out on the front lines, champion these Web standards personally to millions of developers worldwide. The next time a site works ﬂawlessly no matter what device you use, you just might have David Storey, the mission impossible man, the man with the odd title, to thank. Even if you will never know exactly what he does. ARTICLE ADAPTED fROM INTERVIEW IN DIGI.NO, AN OSLO-bASED ONLINE PUbLICATION

Even though his job requires a deep understanding of the Web, the second step – communication – is a social art. “I must understand what the processes are, and I travel around the world to learn Web development. I take part in around 15-20 conferences each year, mostly in the USA,” says Storey. “The most important part of these conferences is not to make presentations or listen to presentations, but to meet people.” but the job goes beyond just shaking hands and exchanging polite conversation. “The main challenge is to get in contact with the right people. The help desk usually does not provide help,” says Storey. “Web development, technology people and communications managers are the key contacts. In many large companies, Opera has had good experiences talking to business developers who report to the top people.” “At YouTube, I have direct contact with the founder, Steve Chen. I send him emails and he answers directly,” says Storey. “That was before they were big, but they have been as helpful after they were bought by Google. He appreciated the feedback to help make their site work better in Opera and other browsers. He only wished that the IE team was as helpful.” Things do not often work out that well, however. “We drove to Mountain View in Silicon Valley to meet the Hotmail Team,” says Storey. “They were not really interested in our concerns, but people higher up in Microsoft have signaled a change towards Web standards, so things are expected to improve soon.” 18 | Opera

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Miyuki Tatsumi, QA Engineer, Tokyo As a sixth-grade student in my native Japan, I remember one day proclaiming, “When I grow up I want to work for a foreign company.” Now, many years later, I find that I have achieved my childhood ambitions in my job at Opera Software. I am a QA Engineer, testing Opera on KDDI mobile phones in Opera Software’s Tokyo office. I didn’t always plan to spend my days playing with phones. Once upon a time, I thought that I would go into the communications field, but I happened to take a computer programming course and have been hooked ever since. I am proud to be a woman in IT. During college I was one of few women and I am still outnumbered by men in my job at Opera. I dream of someday working with young women to encourage them to pursue a career in technology. It’s very exciting to be part of such a fast-growing and ever-changing industry. There is a strong connection among female engineers, and we support one another as we infiltrate this male-dominated field. In my job as a QA engineer, I am responsible for testing the Opera browser on KDDI mobile phones as well as translating documents into both Japanese and English. One of the reasons I chose to work at Opera Software was my interest in Japanese mobile phone technology. My job allows me to witness the evolution of this fascinating industry in real time. One of my favorite Opera Widget is mini.del.icio. us. This allows me to save my favorite URLs on the Web instead of locally. I save my bookmarks on mini. del.icio.us and can quickly and easily retrieve my favorite Web sites from any device I am using at the time. Plus, mini.del.icio.us is really cute! Most days you will find me working from the comfort of my yoga ball instead of a typical desk chair. I find that it is a great way to exercise throughout the day and it helps me to stay focused on giving KDDI users the best possible Internet experience. I take yoga classes every day after work in the Jiyugaoka neighborhood in Tokyo, and I practice my poses each night before I go to bed. Yoga helps me sleep more soundly and gives me the energy I need to get through the day. The next place I would like to visit is Linköping, Sweden. Though it’s probably not a top-ranking tourist city, I did travel to Opera’s Linköping office last December, and I fell in love with this cozy city and its inviting people. I can’t wait to go again and explore more of beautiful Scandinavia, and maybe even visit Opera’s Oslo headquarters. 22 | Opera

One of my favorite things about my job is talking to my co-workers in both Sweden and Japan. They always give me inspiration to excel at my job. I also get inspiration from the Opera browser. Knowing that millions of users out there are depending on me for the ultimate Opera experience gives me the motivation to continually improve Opera’s products. I am Miyuki Tatsumi, and I am a piece of Opera. Miyuki has been an Opera employee since June 2007 and a faithful Opera user since 2001.

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It’s a good time to consider changing assignments or even jobs. Working in a dynamic, challenging and international atmosphere will energize and revitalize you. Find your place in the future of Web browsing solutions at http://www.opera.com/company/jobs/.

When a project seems overwhelming, use your peers to help you out. Meet new friends and Opera enthusiasts on http://myopera.com/. You can start a blog, share your photos and meet interesting people from all over the world.

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Your traits of reliability and stability allow coworkers to rely on you. After a long day at work, relax with friends and the Nintendo Wii. Download a retro video game from your childhood using the Opera browser. Watch as your daily stress disappears.

Your security may soon become compromised. Be sure to protect your assets as well as your information. By downloading the Opera web browser, you can ensure that you have the fastest and most secure browser on the market.

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You will soon be wishing there were more hours in the day. Remain productive even during your commute with Opera Mobile 9.5. Experience a powerful, full sized, mobile Web browser when you download Opera Mobile. Opera Widgets contribute to the eﬃciency of the full browser experience.

Your creativity will soon be tapped to ﬁnd a solution to a tricky problem. Keep your mind open and don’t be afraid to express yourself. Let your personality shine through your clothing. Check the Moods of Norway site for the latest fashion at http://www.moodsofnorway.com/.

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You will soon feel that you are spread too thin. Organization will be important to your future success. Use Opera Link to continually synchronize your bookmarks and Speed Dial settings between your desktop and mobile phone.

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Diskjokke “Staying In” Kim Hiorthøy “My Last Day” Mental Overdrive “You Are Being Manipulated” Nisennenmondai “Neji/Tori” Bjørn Torske “Feil Knapp” Sunburned Hand Of The Man “Fire Escape” Arp “In Light” Coming soon: Serena-Maneesh “SM Backwards” Lindstrøm “Where You Go I Go Too” Tussle “Cream Cuts” 120 Days “Sedated Times” (EP collection) 24 | Opera

(May 21 - June 21) This year you will refuse to settle for less than you deserve. Stop waiting for solutions to come from others and take control of your future. Get fast information wherever you are by downloading Opera Mini to your mobile. Opera Mini specializes in quicker scrolling, navigation and page rendering. Solutions will soon be in the palm of your hand.

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(June 22 - July 22) Your success at work will depend on your ability to multitask and your attention to detail. Set your priorities straight by updating your Speed Dial selections on Opera Desktop. Be sure to maintain a healthy balance between work and play.

(October 24 - November 21) When things seem a little bit too much to handle, take some time to shut down. Unwind with one of the Opera Widgets from the Fun and Games category. Try SimAquarium, Bubbles or Basketball to take your mind far away from your daily stresses.

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(November 22 - December 21) When you start feeling a bit too ordinary in life, there is one word to remember: customization. Energize an ordinary desktop by customizing your Opera web browser. Visit My Opera Community to browse the hundreds of skins available. Never suﬀer from boring browsing again.

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(December 22 - January 19) It’s time to take your life in the direction you have always wanted. What better way to do that than to ﬁnd your own theme song? Download music to your ARCHOS portable media player to have both your theme song and the full internet browsing experience at your ﬁngertips.

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This season there are no boundaries

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Photography by: Eirik Knudsen / Cockpit Studio速 Devices by: Nokia, Motorola, ARCHOS, Apple Software by: Opera

Portability is the future of fashion Pair worn athletic shoes with Opera Link for the ultimate in weekend mobility. Take your customized Web wherever you go. 26 | Opera

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Technology and fashion collide The mobile phone has become the latest fashion accessory. 28 | Opera

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this seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s style has a street edge find directions to any location with Opera Mini.

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Individualized style means an effortless look Keep your style and your projects organized from your mobile to your PC with Opera Link.

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a study in contrasts Modern devices stand in contrast to natural surroundings. Blend the boundaries of your life with Operaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Web solutions. 34 | Opera

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Clean lines surround the power within Fashionably late is a matter of choice with transportation schedules at your fingertips.

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laid back, yet pulled together This look is casual while remaining functional. Make the most of your downtime with the Internet in your pocket.

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Travel

Walk in the footsteps of the tiny giant Opera helps you plan your next travel adventure Tiny browser, giant footsteps: When it comes to great destinations, Opera knows just where to open its offices. Travelers to 10 of Opera’s office locations will experience new cultures, adventure and breathtaking scenery. Next time you’re planning a vacation take the time to consider, “Where would Opera go?”

Prague, Czech Republic The crown jewel of the Czech Republic, Prague serves as both the capital and the largest city of this blossoming nation. Prague is best known for its elegant bridges over the Vltava River and its numerous ancient cathedrals. Visitors should make the Prague Castle a priority on their “to-do” list, as it is considered to be the largest ancient castle in the world. Don’t forget to spend an evening in a “hospoda” or pub, sampling the country’s wide selection of very reasonably priced beer. 40 | Opera

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Wroclaw, Poland Wroclaw, actually pronounced “Vrots-wav”, is a historic city in Poland that was largely destroyed during World War II. The city has since been restored to its original splendor, and visitors can delight in the magnificent 13th century Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Don’t forget to sample pirogi, a national favorite, and some locally brewed beer while traveling in Wroclaw.

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Chandigarh, India Little known to the typical tourist, Chandigarh is located in northern India and serves as the capital of both Punjab and Haryana. Surrounded by mountains, Chandigarh is considered an architectural masterpiece. The city was designed by American and French architects to be a place of “Sun, Space and Verdure”. While in Chandigarh, be sure to take in the scenic rock garden as well as a cricket match.

Mountain View, California

Beijing, China

Take a trip to the heart of Silicon Valley. Mountain View is a quaint town known for its friendly streets, lush greenery and small town feel. This modest city is the home to technology superstars such as Adobe, Google, AOL and others, so don’t forget to check out their impressive corporate campuses.

As the home of the Summer 2008 Olympic Games, Beijing is a must see on any tourist’s travel list. Though not the largest city in this densely populated nation (second to Shanghai), Beijing is considered to be the cultural center of China. History buffs will enjoy a trip to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City or the Temple of Heaven – which is considered to be the city’s symbol.

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Escape to fjord country, home of the Vikings, the notorious lutefisk, and the legendary Opera Software

San Diego, California

If you are California dreamin’, there’s no better place to start your journey than in San Diego. Located on the Southern California coast, San Diego boasts sun, surf and miles of sandy beaches. If you’re feeling especially adventurous, San Diego is just a short distance from the Mexico border. Buena ventura!

Seoul, Korea Take a peek at the magnificent Seoul skyline when you visit this South Korean capital city. You can’t miss the dominating presence of the Seoul Star Tower or the Jongno Tower. For a bit of education during your Korean adventure, learn more about the thriving Korean economy. Stop by and visit some of Seoul’s most famous residents: Samsung, LG, Hyundai, Kia and Daewoo.

Linköping and Gothenburg, Sweden Linköping is the place where great minds gather. Known for its university and blooming technology industry, the techie at heart will be right at home in this historic city. While visiting this Southern Sweden city, you might consider taking in a volleyball match featuring Linköping’s prominent Team Valla. Gothenburg is perhaps the grandest and most varied of all Swedish cities and Scandinavia’s largest seaport. Its easy-going nature and close proximity to Western Europe make it an extremely attractive place to visit. Enjoy a drink at one of the popular bars normally dominated by Gothenburg’s student population 42 | Opera

Oslo, Norway Escape to fjord country, home of the Vikings, the notorious lutefisk, and the legendary Opera Software. Treat yourself to a tour of the Munch museum or take a walk through Vigeland’s famous sculpture park, all while enjoying a hot waffle from the local street vendors. Don’t forget to stop by the Opera Software headquarters for a free Opera t-shirt! Opera | 43

tokyo, Japan

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The Japanese capital is home to 12 million people, making it one of the most populated cities in the world. but, there’s always room for one more in Tokyo, so don’t miss out on all this city has to offer. Check out the ancient Imperial Palace, where Japan’s royal family lives, or the impressive Tokyo Tower for an unbeatable city view. If you’re in the mood for some action, a baseball game or Sumo wrestling match may be just what you need.

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nintendo Wii: Surf from your sofa with Opera on the world’s hottest selling gaming console. Or get in shape with “Wii fit”.

Sony Bravia: Internet content never looked so good. Get video directly from the Web on your Sony bRAVIA TV.

Sony ericsson g900 Sony Ericsson knows how to make small, beautiful devices. Opera knows how to give them wings to ﬂy the Web.

fORGET AbOUT YOUR GADGET DIET Indulge in this device feast

poSBro g100: Engage your friends in graphic-rich games or surf the Web on the go with the world’s first portable WiMAX device.

olpC green laptop: Sometimes, you don’t have to dig deep to go far. With the One Laptop Per Child project, it takes less than $200 to get kids online. The green wonder machine supports Opera, too.

opera Mini Mini: fast, fun and stylish. That’s how we like it. Surf the Web and cruise the streets with Opera Mini in the MINI Clubman.

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1st prize winner The jury’s verdict: “The amount of detail in this picture is nothing but amazing. The creator, Oleg Melnichuck, must have spent countless hours on this illustration. There’s no doubt that this picture deserves maximum attention not only from the Opera community, but also from respective design communities. It’s a masterpiece.”

Oleg Melnychuck

City of the future wins Opera’s Fan Art competition Sometimes you have to admit that there are people out there who are more creative, fun and attractive than you are (it’s a tough world). That was the basis of the invitation Opera extended to its community: Who could create the best Opera Fan Art? See the winners here.

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Khadgar

3rd prize winner

2nd prize winner

The jury’s verdict:

“It has quality written all over it and has a really cool fire element to it. You can never go wrong with that.”

“Khadgar’s motivation for creating this super(hero) cool comic of the “Opera Man” with his sidekick “Speed Dial” was to receive a cheesy cheese slicer. This is one of the coolest drawings we’ve ever seen and we know that many Opera employees who already have found their new favorite wallpaper or screensaver picture. A favorite among the Opera staff, but also now for the Opera Community.”

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