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Opera integrates BitTorrent in their Browser

Opera is the first web browser that is going to support BitTorrent. The browser will also include the BitTorrent.com search function. Opera 9 TP2 will be available to the public soon (tuesday). However Opera emphasizes that the TP (technical preview) version is likely to contain some bugs and therefore Opera advises to use it for [...]

Opera is the first web browser that is going to support BitTorrent. The browser will also include the BitTorrent.com search function. Opera 9 TP2 will be available to the public soon (tuesday). However Opera emphasizes that the TP (technical preview) version is likely to contain some bugs and therefore Opera advises to use it for preview purposes only.

The official press release states:

Opera Software today announced that it has teamed with BitTorrent Inc. to include the BitTorrentâ„¢ protocol in the upcoming version of the Opera Web browser. Integrating this popular technology in the Opera browser means faster and more efficient downloads of large files.

Opera and BitTorrent have signed an agreement covering Opera’s use of the BitTorrent trademark and access to the BitTorrent search engine from the browser’s user interface. A technical preview (TP) of the Opera 9 browser will be made available soon.

With this new release Opera stays ahead of the popular Firefox browser. BitTorrent support for Firefox is expected later this year, either by allpeers or moztorrent.

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  • Sarah

    Thats a dope idea :)

  • IncidentFlux

    Opera once again adds cutting technology, fast forward near future FF fanboys will tout it as FF developed BT.

  • ukaze

    i like azureus

  • icecubeakaiceman

    WHO the hell want to use opera MOZILA RULES

  • mofrikaantje

    lol, FF stole everything from Opera: mouse gestures, tabs, everything XD

  • test user

    Opera’s weak BT client is old hat.
    far more importantly, uTorrent has integrated searching.

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  • Michael

    What do you mean? “Opera stays ahead…” Firefox has been ahead for ages.

  • icecubeakaiceman

    Fire fox rules

  • Eric

    I find Opera to be far too cumbersome and large…i like the streamlined nature of Firefox…and one it fully integrates Bittorrent usage it will be AMAZING

  • Jamie

    Ha, I laugh at FF fanboys!

  • pepe

    Firefox is pure SHIT, dont compare Opera is a piece of art, imcomparable with another browsers.

  • adam

    how many of you actually understand what goes into the making of these various browsers? are you people that criticize with “____ sucks” only saying that because your “smart friends” told you to use a different utility? probably the same ones that skipped out on advanced math and science courses in favor of the “hands-on” classes more commonly referred to as “shop classes”?

  • Magnus

    The problem it seems is that how ever anyone put it, it comes out wrong. People have opinions, and some people are the type who wants to tell everybody they’re right (not left that is). Then the people who are told they are “wrong” shout back. Also known as a flamewar. It’s sad to see that what could have evolved as an intelligent discussion about the topic on hand, ends up as a flamewar. FireFox vs. Opera – and the guy telling the fanboys that they are idiots.

    Personally I prefer opera, but off course – I’m from Norway. We make the shit ;). But I do indeed respect other peoples opinions and rights, but I don’t have much respect for people who can’t finish a thought. If you can’t put words on why you think one is better than the other – keep your mouth shut and everything goes a lot smoother. Btw. FireFox are in many cases a much better browser than Opera, but as I said – I prefer Opera, it’s just a subject about taste.

  • Webhead

    Cheers to Magnus.
    I agree with your statements. Both browsers have their pros and (few) cons… though they far surpass the limitations of the old IE.
    Opera allows saved sessions and opening in a background (as opposed to a foreground window) but is sometimes not able to render some pages. IE and FF still get more compatibility testing by webmasters and page designers it seems. Either way, the competition is good as it inspires creativity and product innovations in the computer industry.

  • Bhagat

    Something wonderfull in opera is ZOOM capacity

  • soulstace

    I make use of both Firefox and Opera. And I’d prefer either of them over IE anyday!

  • bongo

    I’m a webpage designer and I prefer Opera – it’s just the easiest browser. I tried FF for a week but was irritated about a lot so I got back to Opera. I even paid for it (old ver.)

    About compatibility:
    IE isn’t more compatible – it just doesn’t see some badly placed html/php code. And that isn’t good. Opera and FF have equally good engine but can’t really say which is faster cause I’m in a 100Mbit network and webpages just flash.

    Netscape (now Mozilla) was made to beat IE and Opera’s was made for a noregian telecom company but turned out to be so good, that it went worldwide.

    I don’t hate M$ so I don’t like the “kill Bill” attitude

    PS: BitTorrent client is beta since v8.50

    PPS: I have Opera on my Motorola A925 :) It roxx :]

  • omd

    I use opera for 2 yaers…fantastic,good freatures and wow the new bitorrent support…thats it..my browser..never compare opera with others..keep in mind

  • ku

    i used ff for only 1o minutes, couldnt stand it! opera has many little features that when you get used to them you cant live without them

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  • anupam

    guys tell me one thing good abut fire fox when compared with operaa

    just addons and compatibility which ie 8 will stole on

    opera is the quite best

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