BooBerry Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 (edited) In 1994, two programmers started working on a web browser. Our idea was to make a really fast browser, capable of running on limited hardware, keeping in mind that users are individuals with their own requirements and wishes. Opera was born. Our little piece of software gained traction, our group grew and a community was created. We stayed close to our users and to our roots. We kept improving our software, based on our users feedback, as well as our own ideas on how to make a great browser. We innovated and we strove for excellence. Fast forward to 2015, the browser we once loved has changed its direction. Sadly, it is no longer serving its community of users and contributors who helped build the browser in the first place. SO WE CAME TO A NATURAL CONCLUSION: We must make a new browser. A browser for ourselves and a browser for our friends. A browser that is fast, but also a browser that is rich in functionality, highly flexible and puts the user first. A browser that is made for you. Vivaldi Website Edited January 24, 2019 by Daniel F. dead link MrPringles, ucp, zafum and 5 others 8 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian S. Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 I've been using Vivaldi for the past week on my SP3, and for some reason it doesn't feel modern. Maybe, its because it is almost an exact replica of Opera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BooBerry Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 I've been using Vivaldi for the past week on my SP3, and for some reason it doesn't feel modern. Maybe, its because it is almost an exact replica of Opera. It's really A PREVIEW right now. Browser Feeling modern is different person to person. Seems to have the Basic features[plus more might come until beta stage or RC state]. Has a good layout but is a bit slow right now when it comes to Responsiveness. magicmike, viabaipo, zafum and 4 others 7 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian S. Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 It's really A PREVIEW right now. Browser Feeling modern is different person to person. Seems to have the Basic features[plus more might come until beta stage or RC state]. Has a good layout but is a bit slow right now when it comes to Responsiveness. Yes, I know its a preview, but if their starting point is Opera in terms of UI design, well I don't know how much they will change. I will be keeping the preview installed until the final version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BooBerry Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 Yes, I know its a preview, but if their starting point is Opera in terms of UI design, well I don't know how much they will change. I will be keeping the preview installed until the final version. See its OPERA version 2.0 with Blink instead of PRESTO & features of OPERA Classic[1-12] Miss Contractility, viabaipo, magicmike and 4 others 7 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BooBerry Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 Snapshot 1.0.98.2 Changelog: VB-3277 Add link to plugins page. Both menu's & quick command VB-3252 Regression: Delete bookmark broken VB-3208 Rename rpm&deb packages, stable->preview & unstable->snapshot VB-3162 Delete bookmark item in context menu not working on BM/Panel VB-3153 extension selftests failing after fix for VB-2632 VB-3078 Issue Report: Tab preview thumbnails stretched VB-2929 Show/hide address bar VB-2884 Option to place address bar on bottom VB-2767 Cookies not shared between tabs in all cases VB-2644 Keyboard : Flash : Manic Miner does not work VB-2641 Downloads panel toggles state with each new transfer VB-2439 Thumbnails fail when adding speed dials VB-2370 missing category for search engines VB-2178 Regression : Thumbnails missing at startup VB-2174 Cannot reload 2nd thumbnail VB-2090 Downloads panel should show filename (Windows) VB-2033 Clicking on area above + button (New tab) minimise the Window VB-1678 Missing default bookmark thumbnail VB-1677 Unable to delete bookmark using keyboard VB-1455 Broken web pages lack thumbnail and favicon VB-1231 1 Display open tabs in the Window submenu VB-3167 Black tab color looks bad on some sites VB-3147 Fix our UA string VB-3125 Issue Report: Using backspace in text inputs initiates "back" in certain websites. VB-3096 Removed Panel resize handle in collapsed state VB-3094 Tweaking accepted color contrast so that e.g. Twitter.com gets blue bg VB-3035 Not possible to close window after changing search selector in searchfield VB-2923 Multiselect Bookmarks does not work on Mac VB-2900 Issue Report: In the search options, Wolfram Alpha has a typo. VB-2825 Add developer tool to tools menu VB-2744 add a resize handler to search field and adjust width to the translated text automatically VB-2608 Allow to hide search field on tool/url bar VB-2493 The Vivaldi menu appears on wrong monitor with a dual-monitor setup VB-2298 Settings window - position VB-2225 It should not be possible to open more than one settings window ucp, magicmike, Miss Contractility and 4 others 7 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BooBerry Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 New snapshot 1.0.105.7 - Now with 32 bit Linux MrPringles, viabaipo, guydelup and 4 others 7 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remixedcat Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 won't use till I get some add-ons... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BooBerry Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 won't use till I get some add-ons... It is a tech preview right now. Sure addon will come but this is just an early implementation & feedback is welcome. Miss Contractility, MrPringles, magicmike and 4 others 7 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShiZZa Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 we don't need another browser. this and opera should just die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BooBerry Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 we don't need another browser. this and opera should just die. To everyone its his/her own opinion. IMO vivaldi shows promise and can innovate & opera is also good foe casual users with More Focus on UX. MrPringles, ucp, Jub and 7 others 10 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jub Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 we don't need another browser. this and opera should just die. Because choice is bad and competition worse. Wait, what? dr_crabman and SoCalRox 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insanelyapple Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I'm worried about extensions. If they are going to introduce own hub with barely updated content then browser it's not going to be popular. Of course there's Chrome's but it's not that open for other browsers based on webkit/blink from what I remember, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkMan Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I'm worried about extensions. If they are going to introduce own hub with barely updated content then browser it's not going to be popular. Of course there's Chrome's but it's not that open for other browsers based on webkit/blink from what I remember, right? It'll probably use chrome compatible extensions like opera, so you can install a chrome store extension like on opera to install extensions from the chrome store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison H. Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 It already supports extensions actually, just not properly and completely. It imported LastPass from Chrome for me. While there isn't a button anywhere, it is autofilling my passwords. You can see the extensions at: about://extensions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BooBerry Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 Snapshot 1.0.111.2 now with experimental 64-bit Windows build and more language support magicmike, viabaipo, zafum and 5 others 8 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BooBerry Posted February 25, 2015 Author Share Posted February 25, 2015 Vivaldi browser feature requests poll ucp, zafum, Miss Contractility and 4 others 7 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Frank B. Subscriber² Posted March 2, 2015 Subscriber² Share Posted March 2, 2015 New snapshot released: 1.0.118.2Changelog: VB-3789 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BooBerry Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share Posted March 9, 2015 snapshot 1.0.123.10 is available for download MrPringles, ucp, guydelup and 4 others 7 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BooBerry Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 Subject: Snapshot 1.0.124.2: Mea Culpa guydelup, zafum, Miss Contractility and 4 others 7 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indospot Veteran Posted March 11, 2015 Veteran Share Posted March 11, 2015 I've been using the Tech Preview releases, and I'll probably stick to that. It's good to see their dedication though. The thing I see needing a fix the most is the startup times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BooBerry Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 I've been using the Tech Preview releases, and I'll probably stick to that. It's good to see their dedication though. The thing I see needing a fix the most is the startup times. Yes but they are showing it's gonna be in great soon. Fixings bugs quickly and using user req to add features. magicmike, zafum, MrPringles and 4 others 7 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconian Guppy Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 has this become more functional performance wise, first time around, UI lagged horribly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indospot Veteran Posted March 11, 2015 Veteran Share Posted March 11, 2015 I think I'll try the latest snapshot after all. Vivaldi is just a backup browser for me anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BooBerry Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 Weekly snapshot 1.0.129.2 MrPringles, guydelup, magicmike and 4 others 7 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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