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Opera Unite: a cloud-based promise to 'reinvent the web,' again
Engadget —
... sharing -- shares your image library over the web without requiring a photo service
Lounge -- self-contained chat service running on your computer
Fridge -- a place where friends and family can post notes
We're taking the service / software for a spin right now and at first blush, we're duly impressed by the ease of setup and control. Hit the links below to try it for yourself. Video overview after the break. Read -- Download Read -- Opera Unite press release Continue reading Opera Unite: a cloud-based promise to ...
Opera Unite browser offers cloud-based file, media sharing
SlashGear —
... about Safari 4 during their WWDC keynote last week, it was only a matter of time until another browser company came along and claimed to “reinvent the web”. Opera have done just that with ...
Hi, my name is Opera and I’ll be your server today
GMSV —
... “) than with its share of desktop users (around 1 or 2 percent in English-speaking markets). Now it’s hoping to drive adoption by turning the browser into a vehicle suitable for two-way traffic. Billed as nothing short of a reinvention of the Web and the key to ...
Opera 'reinvents the Web'; Will anyone notice?
Between the Lines —
... that no one will notice. Depending on what market share tabulation survey you use Opera’s market share ranges from 1 percent to 2 percent. NetApplications puts Opera share at .72 percent. Google’s Chrome browser is pushing 2 percent, according to NetApplications. Despite Opera’s share it’s a company worth watching. Its mobile browser is one of the best out there. And its Web browser is solid too. The problem? The browser battle is crowded and Opera can’t elbow its way into the dance. Enter Opera Unite ( ...
Opera Unveils "Unite"
AppScout —
... The service offers a number of features currently, including file sharing, a media player, Web server, photo sharing, and a "Fridge," which lets users exchange private notes in real time. According to a http://www.opera.com/press/releases/2009/06/16/ ...
Opera Unite: Reinventing Hype?
I4U News —
... Opera Software today announced the launch of an addon to their Opera web browser that they promise will 'reinvent' the Internet. This new technology makes your computer act as both a client and a server, so that it can connect directly to other computers without third-party servers. Opera promises that this will give users greater control of private data, as well as make it easier to share. The Opera Unite features run in the Opera 10 browser itself. All you need to do to get it is download the build from ...
Opera launches Opera Unite, brings the power of a web server to the Opera browser
Obsessable News Feed —
... , and today they released Opera Unite, which brings the power of a web server to the Opera Browser. What does this mean? Well, if you download and install Opera Unite Alpha for Windows, Linux, or OS X from ...
Opera Unite service opens a door to the PC
Webware.com —
Opera “reinvents the web” with Opera Unite
Gadgetell —
... that has minimal storage.
Opera Unite looks as if it could actually reinvent the web given time. It all depends on how well it is adopted among web users, and what other services are put out there. It is doubtful that those who must endure bandwidth caps will really enjoy Opera Unite, which could lead to some issues with adoption. But for now, it looks to be an interesting idea that should hopefully catch on, even with only a dedicated few.
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Opera unveils Unite, adds server functionality to browser
TechSpot —
The folks over at Opera have taken the wraps off a new experimental project called Opera Unite, which turns any computer into both a client and a server, allowing users to share content with others over the Internet. Components of the browser-based service include file sharing, photo sharing, a notes exchange system, a shared media player, a chat lounge and the ability to run websites hosted on the user's PC. None of it is actually new, but by bundling all these features on an easily-managed server within the browser, Opera hopes to make sharing data as simple and easy as ...
Opera Unite Adds to my “Personal Cloud” Quest
jkOnTheRun —
... . Essentially, Unite turns the Opera browser into both a client and a server. Here are the highlights from Opera’s perspective: ...
Opera Unite Hopes Old Idea Entices New Developers [GigaOM]
GigaOM Network —
... Opera Software today is trumpeting its new technology offering called Opera Unite that uses the Opera browser to turn your PC into a server that can host photos, files, music, and even act as a Facebook-style wall for exchanging notes and chats. The idea is similar to ...
Did Opera Just Reinvent the Web?
Maximum PC all RSS Feed —
... Last night, Opera released an alpha build of Opera Unite and, to hear them tell it, reinvented the internet in the process. With a claim as big as that, we think it's important to take a good, hard look at Opera Unite Normal 0 false ...
Opera Browser Becomes File Sharing Platform
TechWeb —
... and allows people to share files and interact directly. "PCs decentralized computing away from large mainframes," Opera CEO Jon von Tetzchner said in a statement . "Opera Unite now decentralizes and democratizes the cloud." "This technology is a radical first step towards addressing what I call 'the Internet's unfulfilled promise,' which is about our ability to connect with each other and participate meaningfully online -- on our own terms, and without losing control of our data," said Lawrence Eng, a product analyst with Opera Software, in a ...
GBTV #579 | Archos 9, Blu-ray Manage Copy, Virtual Home Controller, Twitter Downtime, Opera Unite
GeekBrief.TV —
... Opera wants to make it possible to do things from your browser, like share files, serve a Web site, play your media from any browser, share photos, host a chat room and create a virtual wall for notes. ...
Is Opera Unite a revolution, or is it just the fat lady singing?
Technology: Technology blog | guardian.co.uk —
... On Tuesday, however, the company launched a new product that it thinks can get it back in the game: a new system called Unite that it says "reinvents the web". ...
Opera Unite could be downright dangerous (to trees!)
Roy Tanck's weblog —
... I’ve been on a personal quest to turn as many computers as I can off. I’ve even considered buying a second, low power, computer to avoid having to fire up the monster I’m typing this on. And I’ve moved to using my Atom netbook and phone for things like Twitter and looking up people on IMDB. As a computing enthusiast I’ve been starting to feel ever more guilty about the energy consumption of my favorite toys. So when Opera launched their Unite prototype yesterday I couldn’t help but feel concerned about the environmental side effects of ...
Opera Unite Struggles to Keep up With Its Ambitions [GigaOM]
GigaOM Network —
... check: Its users have been struggling to access the browser’s new server functions in recent days, with file-sharing services unavailable and personal web pages returning server errors. At fault is Unite’s proxy architecture, which was supposed to make networking your browser easier, but has been unreliable at best. Add to this the fact that personal Unite pages have been showing up on Google, and you start to wonder what Opera really meant when it claimed to “reinvent the web” with Unite — start from scratch with a ...
