Browser Protection Utility - Page 2

Sope · 18. Apr 2009, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Midnightcowboy

Meant to ask you actually if you are using the Alpha 10 version of Opera and if so what you think of it? I'm a long time Opera fan and was quite impressed to begin with until I saw Minefield. If this gets turned into a version of Firefox sometime soon Opera will be needing more than what's currently in this Alpha. Be interested in your own thoughts.

I haven't tried Opera Alpha 10 yet or indeed heard of Minefield, although from what you say it may be worth my while to do a bit of research. I have to admit I don't really bother much with testing any pre-release versions.

I've been using Opera as my main browser since it first went completely free (ie. removed the ad banner) - it has all the features I really need built in or available with a little customisation, and I especially like the email client. I'm so used to it now, and have it set up just how I want it, that consequently I don't have the desire to change browsers unless Opera somehow falls way behind, or changes significantly for the worse.

MidnightCowboy · 18. Apr 2009, 04:05 PM

Here is the download and info link for Alpha 10.

http://www.opera.com/browser/next/

I've used it daily ever since December and the only bugs I've encountered are;

a) An occasional black page when switching between tabs which is only momentary.
b) An occasional tendency for the page not to scroll

Other than that V fast and stable. Love the email feature too with all my accounts manageable from the same source while I'm still surfing. The Alpha version even improves on this too.

I'm not a huge lover of fancy skins but I use the "United" theme because it's clean, simple and functional.

Don't worry about trying this out in place of your existing Opera because it will automatically install into a separate directory with it's own shortcut.
Good idea to change one of the icons though so you don't confuse the versions (like I did!)

Sope · 18. Apr 2009, 06:20 PM

Thanks for the info on Opera 10 - I'll give it a tryout and let you know how I find it.

I had a quick Google for Minefield and a number of comments suggest it's certainly fast although I suspect the only true way to compare browsers on an even playing field is when they are officially released.

PS. I like a clean uncluttered layout too - I use a modified version of the plastikopera skin.

danjmilos · 19. Apr 2009, 04:18 AM

Safe Space Free Edition? Anyone hear about it? Getting behind in my searching with work and an old computer.

Dan

JonathanT · 19. Apr 2009, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danjmilos

Safe Space Free Edition? Anyone hear about it? Getting behind in my searching with work and an old computer.

Dan

It was a nice product but discontinued about a year ago.

danjmilos · 19. Apr 2009, 05:07 PM

JT,
Read your post still available but little or no support. Might stlii try it.

Dan

MidnightCowboy · 19. Apr 2009, 08:13 PM

The only thing I recall from using this in the past is that you can't download executables with it, or rather you can but they won't run.

Sope · 08. May 2009, 12:53 PM

Just a quick update regarding Opera 10 Alpha -

Simple to install alongside current version, took all my personal profile settings copied over from Opera 9.64 successfully and without any noticeable problems. Also seems perfectly stable.
My initial impression is that it feels only marginally quicker than 9.64 although this could simply be down to my particular setup, and to the websites I visit. Nothing radically new about it with regards usage although the enhanced spell checking is a nice addition.

Recommended.

wdhpr · 30. May 2011, 04:36 AM

Don't mean to be a nonconformist but I don't see BufferZone listed as a choice. I just checked and BufferZone Pro is still free http://www.trustware.com/ I have it installed on my sons computer and knock on wood no viruses.

Cheers

J_L · 30. May 2011, 05:31 AM

That's because this thread was made more than 2 years ago, before BufferZone became freeware.

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18. Apr 2009, 04:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
MidnightCowboy Site Manager Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South American Banana Republic, third bunch from the left Posts: 8,814	Here is the download and info link for Alpha 10. http://www.opera.com/browser/next/ I've used it daily ever since December and the only bugs I've encountered are; a) An occasional black page when switching between tabs which is only momentary. b) An occasional tendency for the page not to scroll Other than that V fast and stable. Love the email feature too with all my accounts manageable from the same source while I'm still surfing. The Alpha version even improves on this too. I'm not a huge lover of fancy skins but I use the "United" theme because it's clean, simple and functional. Don't worry about trying this out in place of your existing Opera because it will automatically install into a separate directory with it's own shortcut. Good idea to change one of the icons though so you don't confuse the versions (like I did!) __________________ Knows nothing and cares even less

19. Apr 2009, 08:13 PM	#17 (permalink)
MidnightCowboy Site Manager Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South American Banana Republic, third bunch from the left Posts: 8,814	The only thing I recall from using this in the past is that you can't download executables with it, or rather you can but they won't run. __________________ Knows nothing and cares even less

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18. Apr 2009, 06:20 PM	#13 (permalink)
Sope Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 791	Thanks for the info on Opera 10 - I'll give it a tryout and let you know how I find it. I had a quick Google for Minefield and a number of comments suggest it's certainly fast although I suspect the only true way to compare browsers on an even playing field is when they are officially released. PS. I like a clean uncluttered layout too - I use a modified version of the plastikopera skin.

19. Apr 2009, 04:18 AM	#14 (permalink)
danjmilos Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Steeler Nation Capitol Posts: 130	Safe Space Free Edition? Anyone hear about it? Getting behind in my searching with work and an old computer. Dan

19. Apr 2009, 05:07 PM	#16 (permalink)
danjmilos Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Steeler Nation Capitol Posts: 130	JT, Read your post still available but little or no support. Might stlii try it. Dan

08. May 2009, 12:53 PM	#18 (permalink)
Sope Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 791	Just a quick update regarding Opera 10 Alpha - Simple to install alongside current version, took all my personal profile settings copied over from Opera 9.64 successfully and without any noticeable problems. Also seems perfectly stable. My initial impression is that it feels only marginally quicker than 9.64 although this could simply be down to my particular setup, and to the websites I visit. Nothing radically new about it with regards usage although the enhanced spell checking is a nice addition. Recommended.

30. May 2011, 04:36 AM	#19 (permalink)
wdhpr Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The north Coast Posts: 1,036	Don't mean to be a nonconformist but I don't see BufferZone listed as a choice. I just checked and BufferZone Pro is still free http://www.trustware.com/ I have it installed on my sons computer and knock on wood no viruses. Cheers

30. May 2011, 05:31 AM	#20 (permalink)
J_L Co-Author, Best Free Security List Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,483	That's because this thread was made more than 2 years ago, before BufferZone became freeware.