Oslo, Norway — (press release excerpt) — Opera Software today announced the release of Opera 6.02 for Linux. The new version includes important fixes to the document and user interface, with special emphasis on the display of Asian characters, making this an important upgrade for Linux users all over the world.

Opera 6 opened up Asian markets to Opera, because of its added ability to display non-Western characters, and the Linux version has proved to be especially popular in this region.

The release of the lastest version of Opera for Linux is an important part of Opera's Linux Bonanza Week, where the company is announcing a series of deals and partnerships with key industry leaders in the Linux segment, on many different devices (both embedded and desktop). On Monday, it was announced that Opera had been chosen for i3Micro's exciting new set-top box, the Mood box. The same day, Opera and RedFlag announced the first embedded Asian deal for Opera. Today, Opera is also proud to publicize its inclusion in SuSE's desktop distribution. And the week is not over yet . . .

“We have seen an amazing interest for Linux all over the world since we released Opera 6 for Linux, and we are very happy that so many other companies are taking notice and signing up with us, especially in Asia,” says Kakridas.

Opera 6.02 for Linux is available for free. Users can purchase a banner-free version for USD 39. Discounts apply.

 
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