Opera 5 is a fast, user-friendly, versatile Internet/intranet browser that also includes a newsreader, Integrated search and Instant Messaging.

The keyboard plays an integral role in surfing, which can make moving around the Web quick and easy. You can run multiple windows, even at start-up, and special features are included for users with disabilities.

Opera 5 supports CSS, Java (in the Non-Java version), JavaScript SSL (128-bit), TLS (Transaction Layer Security), and more.

Other options include the ability to design your own look for the buttons in the program; file-uploading support with forms and mail; an option to turn off tables; advanced cookie filtering; and a host of other powerful features, including an email client enhancement, keyboard shortcuts, and more.

This update features improvements in radio button handling and an updated, more intuitive transfer window.

Note: The full version of Opera 5 is now available for free, as an ad-sponsored version. Registered users will not see ads.

The registration cost is $39. The upgrade from Opera 4.0 for Windows is free. There are 2 versions, the 9.76 Mb is for the version with Java. THe non Java enabled version is 2.08 Mb.