Internet Explorer is a distant memory for anyone who knows what the word "browser" means. Firefox is hanging on by a thread amongst the tech savvy mostly due to its assortment of addons and plugins, but Chrome is climbing fast and will likely eclipse it on most fronts. Is there any room left for Opera? Many who have tried Opera 11 would say, "Yes". It may just be that good.
What's New?
There are several new features added to the newest version. Added safety, integration with search and mail, and visual mouse gestures are nice additions, but it's in the other two that we see a potential for Opera to distinguish itself.
Extensions (Finally)
Extensions helped make Firefox a trendsetter, may save Internet Explorer 9, and have helped Chrome pull from both of their market shares. Now that Opera enters the extension game, it may be enough to get people to try it. The key will be developers. Currently, the extensions list is small with 202 available and 10-20 being added every day. Variations of popular Firefox and Chrome extensions such as NoAds (like AdBlock+), SnapLinks, and BugMeNot were amongst the first. If the pace stays high and some strong extensions unique to Opera can be added, this may be able to break through the roadblock that has kept many from giving it a shot.
Stackable Tabs
The other big change plays on Opera's reputation for tab management. Tab stacking allows heavy tab users to organize their tabs into groups rather than extending them across as other browsers do. For many, this will be more of a gimmick than something useful but those who open dozens of tabs at a time will find it useful (and there are more of us out there than you'd think).
Can Opera Really Break Through?
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