Opera 27.0 Build 1689.54 released, install on Ubuntu 14.10 Utopic Unicorn


Opera 27.0 Build 1689.54 released, install on Ubuntu 14.10 Utopic Unicorn

Opera is a free software product designed from the ground up as a replacement for the default web browser of your GNU/Linux operating system, packed with a highly customizable layout, as well as a bunch of unique features and technologies that are not available on any other similar product.

Features at a glance

Key features include a built-in pop-up blocker, integrated search, tabbed browsing, mouse gestures, advanced security, customizable speed dial, support for add-ons, as well as support for a skins.

Additionally, it features a turbo mode that will load web pages faster on slow Internet connections, it features support for bookmarks that can be imported from any other popular web browser, and include a threat analyzer tool that will warn you in case you visit a malicious website.

Furthermore, the program comes with a comprehensive settings dialog that allows the user to configure and tweak the default functionality of the web browser to suit his or her needs, as well as to add add-ons for extra functionality.

What's new in Opera 27.0 Build 1689.54:

Navigation bar:
  • Since the very moment we introduced visual bookmarks, we wanted to improve the navigation between Speed Dial, bookmarks and the Discover feature. We have played with many concepts, and today’s released navigation bar is the best option. You always know where you are, it gives you more space at the top of the window, and you can use the background of your choice without the previous fade-out effect.
Tab preview:
  • Tab preview is back! When you click to expand the tab list and move the cursor over the names, you’ll also see previews, so it will be easier to distinguish the desired tab. It’s a simple, yet powerful, solution.
  • Last but not least, we are now actively migrating users to the Pepper API Adobe Flash plug-in, so please don’t hesitate to install it, when Opera prompts you to do so.

How to install Opera 27.0 Build 1689.54 on Ubuntu 14.10 Utopic Unicorn

Download opera-stable_27.0.1689.54_amd64.deb for Debian, Ubuntu
from the Opera Beta repository.

Install the repository GPG key: 
# wget -O - http://deb.opera.com/archive.key | sudo apt-key add - 
Add the following line to /etc/apt/sources.list:
deb http://deb.opera.com/opera-beta/ stable non-free
Update the package index:
# sudo apt-get update
Install opera-stable deb package:
# sudo apt-get install opera-stable