__/ [ Oliver Wong ] on Friday 18 August 2006 20:21 \__
>
> "Roy Schestowitz" <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:1824191.dTjWt4nL5J@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> __/ [ Oliver Wong ] on Friday 18 August 2006 19:29 \__
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>>>
>>> (1) I said (in another newsgroup) that I was going to give Opera a
>>> try,
>>> but forgot about that resolution. Thanks for reminding me. =)
>>
>>
>> I have Opera and I think it's great. I first used it in 2002, IIRC, and it
>> was probably the best Linux browser at the time. Unless you have developed
>> dependencies on Firefox plugins, you will have no withdrawal symptoms.
>
> Ooooh... that might be a problem... I hadn't considered that.
It's only a problem when it's too late. I use a couple dozen of Firefox
extensions at the moment, so I always hit a wall when I want to do something
in Opera (or have some information displayed).
> While I'm sure I can find equivalent functionality in Opera plugins
> (assuming Opera does have a plugin system) for most of my FF plugins, I do
> have one or two somewhat obscure ones. For example, I'm studying Japanese,
> and I have a FF plugin which, when I hover over a Japanese character
> (kanji), will give me its translation, prounciation, and other helpful
> information.
Opera has an extensive plugins system, which includes Widgets, in case you
like eye candy.
> Still, I'll try to remember to give Opera a try tonight. I've sent
> myself an e-mail reminding me to do so.
Reminds me of my boss.
Best wishes,
Roy
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