#Install opera mini on ubuntu how to#

The second method is to download Opera from the Ubuntu repositories. Installing the package can be done using the Gdebi Package Installer (open with.) or using the command sudo dpkg -i opera*.deb (save to disk) after downloading. Simply select your version, download and install the package. Everything from Warty to Edgy are available. When I visit that site it recognizes (or defaults) to a listing of Ubuntu compatible versions. The easiest method is to visit the Opera website and use the download icon. Without further ado here are the instructions for installing Opera on your Ubuntu machine. For me, if anything, that is reason enough.

Also, most importantly, is the principle that Firefox is free software whereas Opera is not. Having said that I should mention I use Firefox or Flock (based on Firefox) as my browser primarily for the great community around it and due to the great extensions. The usability and extensions of Firefox are one of the main things that makes it a good browser and so popular. I think, technically speaking, Opera and Safari are better browsers than Firefox. In the вЂњbrowser warsвЂќ I think it really has a lot to offer and I compare it, as far as standards compliance is concerned, at about the same level of Safari.

Before I get into those steps though I have a few things to say about the browser.ДЇirst, I think the Opera browser is a really quality piece of software. There are two methods you can use to install it, and both will be outlined below.

#Install opera mini on ubuntu how to#

I realize, in all of my posts, IвЂ™ve never outlined how to install the Opera browser. UPDATE: Install Opera 10 Web Browser in Ubuntu 9.10