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:Computerworld New Zealand: Why Opera Isn't Planning to Go Open Source
Computerworld New Zealand: Why Opera Isn't Planning to Go Open Source
Oct 30, 2006, 17 :30 UTC (3 Talkback[s]) (4204 reads)

(Other stories by Neil McAllister)

"Suppose there was a software category so ubiquitous that virtually everyone used it and anyone could get the software for free. Suppose, also, that the software was highly standards-based, so much so that it did not require any patented or proprietary technologies to work. That software would be a perfect candidate for open source, right?

"That description fits web browsers perfectly. And yet, despite seemingly having everything in its favour, Opera Software isn't planning to open source its browser code..."

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So ?,Opera Isn't Planning to Go Open ...   Opera Isn't Planning to Go Open Source ?   
GH
Oct 30, 2006, 20:04:56
 
If you want an open-source browser, you  ...   Good, keep it closed   
Adrian
Oct 30, 2006, 20:27:12
 
The browser is a commodity item.  If Ope ...   Closed vs Open Browsers   
Tony OBryan
Oct 30, 2006, 20:59:51
 
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