Opera Browser

Czubek · 11-21-2015, 08:06 AM

Anybody use Opera as their main internet browser? I am trying it as a replacement for Firefox. Opera doesn't seem as controllable or as secure as Firefox, though. Maybe I have a learning curve ahead.

Brian

55chevy · 11-21-2015, 10:51 AM

I have tried several iterations of Opera........a no go as far as I am concerned.

RTO · 11-21-2015, 02:43 PM

I tried Opera a while back and didn't like it so I removed it.

I use Pale Moon when FF becomes unbearable with the memory usage.

Czubek · 11-24-2015, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 55chevy

I have tried several iterations of Opera........a no go as far as I am concerned.

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Originally Posted by RTO

I tried Opera a while back and didn't like it so I removed it.

I use Pale Moon when FF becomes unbearable with the memory usage.

Thanks both of you.

Going to try Pale Moon.

Brian

Czubek · 11-25-2015, 02:53 PM

Pale Moon is showing promise on the Linux set. Seems a lot lighter than Firefox, though it is based on FF.

Gooby Opera.

Brian

Pogo · 11-28-2015, 02:19 PM

I've tried Opera and Pale Moon and a couple other. I keep going back to Firefox.

500grains · 11-28-2015, 09:52 PM

Firefox plagues me with adware. So I use chrome.

dhr · 12-01-2015, 02:07 AM

I use Opera almost exclusively. Tried Firefox and Opera both, early on, liked Opera better, though I'm not as fond of the current iteration of Opera and generally use an older version I have installed for most things, including

.

I'm also currently trying out Vivaldi, a new browser built by the same guy who originally built Opera. Shows promise, but it's basically still in beta, so not all the bells and whistles of Opera or Firefox yet.

Czubek · 12-01-2015, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 500grains

Firefox plagues me with adware. So I use chrome.

Use ad blockers, good antivirus and pick and choose which cookies you accept. I do that and get just about zero ads. With Linux I use an anti-virus, but it's deep in the background, but Linux is not attacked by or susceptible to many viruses, anyhow.

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Originally Posted by Oswald Bastable

I use Opera almost exclusively. Tried Firefox and Opera both, early on, liked Opera better, though I'm not as fond of the current iteration of Opera and generally use an older version I have installed for most things, including

.

I'm also currently trying out Vivaldi, a new browser built by the same guy who originally built Opera. Shows promise, but it's basically still in beta, so not all the bells and whistles of Opera or Firefox yet.

This new Opera just does what it wants and therefore sucks. There is still no other browser as controllable as FireFox, but with every new update and major version change, it's getting more and more clunky.

Brian

Pogo · 12-01-2015, 08:10 AM

One reason Linux isn't vulnerable to many viruses or attacks is because of so few users. It's not worth the hacker's time. It's like Apple computers used to be. Now Apple computers are being hit by viruses and malware.

The best way to avoid getting your computer infected is to always run an anti-malware and have your computer behind a firewall.

Second, avoid websites known to be filled with malware such as porn and gambling websites.

Third, learn how to properly clean malware and viruses from your computer because eventually your computer will be attacked no matter what precautions you take.

Czubek · 12-01-2015, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Pogo

One reason Linux isn't vulnerable to many viruses or attacks is because of so few users. It's not worth the hacker's time. It's like Apple computers used to be. Now Apple computers are being hit by viruses and malware.

The best way to avoid getting your computer infected is to always run an anti-malware and have your computer behind a firewall.

Second, avoid websites known to be filled with malware such as porn and gambling websites.

Third, learn how to properly clean malware and viruses from your computer because eventually your computer will be attacked no matter what precautions you take.

All very good and valid points. I use ClamAV for my Linux distros, as it is very quiet and doesn't suck up a lot of resources. It also plays nice with everything I have tried, so far.

One thing I would add, watch what "free" software you download and install. Remember, "free" is a relative term, when it comes to software. A lot of it is loaded with adware and other nasty surprises.

People that surf porn and gambling sites deserve what they get. They've been told over and over what they're doing, but still have to surf them.

Brian

Pogo · 12-01-2015, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Czubek

One thing I would add, watch what "free" software you download and install. Remember, "free" is a relative term, when it comes to software. A lot of it is loaded with adware and other nasty surprises.

Absolutely, Pirate Bay is filled with trojans and viruses.

11-21-2015, 08:06 AM	#1
Czubek slug Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stover, Missouri Posts: 33,622	Opera Browser Anybody use Opera as their main internet browser? I am trying it as a replacement for Firefox. Opera doesn't seem as controllable or as secure as Firefox, though. Maybe I have a learning curve ahead. Brian __________________ 3 Here at the Dirty Dozen's Bunker, we have no problems, only solutions.

11-21-2015, 02:43 PM	#3
RTO Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Flarda Posts: 29,564	I tried Opera a while back and didn't like it so I removed it. I use Pale Moon when FF becomes unbearable with the memory usage. __________________ 3 Make America Like Florida

11-28-2015, 02:19 PM	#6
Pogo Mystic Knight of the Sea Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Great Swamp Posts: 81,969	I've tried Opera and Pale Moon and a couple other. I keep going back to Firefox. __________________ .................................................. ....................................… *We have met the enemy, and he is us!*

11-28-2015, 09:52 PM	#7
500grains Soldier of Allah Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Crackerland Posts: 31,662	Firefox plagues me with adware. So I use chrome. __________________ Racism will keep you alive.

12-01-2015, 02:07 AM	#8
dhr Banned Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,237	I use Opera almost exclusively. Tried Firefox and Opera both, early on, liked Opera better, though I'm not as fond of the current iteration of Opera and generally use an older version I have installed for most things, including . I'm also currently trying out Vivaldi, a new browser built by the same guy who originally built Opera. Shows promise, but it's basically still in beta, so not all the bells and whistles of Opera or Firefox yet. __________________ If we refuse to rule ourselves with reason, then we shall be ruled by our passions. “Those who will not reason, are bigots, those who cannot, are fools, and those who dare not, are slaves.” -Lord Byron

11-21-2015, 10:51 AM	#2
55chevy Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Central Orygun Posts: 4,381	I have tried several iterations of Opera........a no go as far as I am concerned.

11-25-2015, 02:53 PM	#5
Czubek slug Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stover, Missouri Posts: 33,622	Pale Moon is showing promise on the Linux set. Seems a lot lighter than Firefox, though it is based on FF. Gooby Opera. Brian

12-01-2015, 08:10 AM	#10
Pogo Mystic Knight of the Sea Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Great Swamp Posts: 81,969	One reason Linux isn't vulnerable to many viruses or attacks is because of so few users. It's not worth the hacker's time. It's like Apple computers used to be. Now Apple computers are being hit by viruses and malware. The best way to avoid getting your computer infected is to always run an anti-malware and have your computer behind a firewall. Second, avoid websites known to be filled with malware such as porn and gambling websites. Third, learn how to properly clean malware and viruses from your computer because eventually your computer will be attacked no matter what precautions you take.