Opera Web Browser handles common Internet-related tasks such as displaying web sites, sending and receiving email messages, managing contacts, IRC online chatting, downloading files via BitTorrent, and reading web feeds. Opera is offered free of charge for personal computers and mobile phones.The distinctive features of Opera include
- Tabbed browsing
- Page zooming
- Mouse gestures
- Integrated download manager
- Option for Speed dial.
The security features of Opera browser includes built-in phishing and malware protection, strong encryption when browsing secure web sites, and the ability to easily delete private data such as cookies and browsing history by simply clicking a button. Opera 9.6 is of 5.4 MB in size.
