HISTORY OF DEV

June 11, 2019

Opera GX browser released

Opera launched Opera GX on June 11, 2019 — a ChromiumGoogle's open-source browser project — the foundation for Chrome, Edge, and other modern browsers. browser for gamers with CPUCentral processing unit — the primary chip that executes program instructions., RAMRandom access memory — fast volatile memory used while programs run., and network limiters plus RGB-themed UIUser interface — the parts of software people see and interact with..

What it was for

Opera (web browser)Opera GX let users cap browser resource usage so games and streams stayed smooth — a niche that grew into millions of installs. It showed ChromiumGoogle's open-source browser project — the foundation for Chrome, Edge, and other modern browsers. forks could differentiate on UX and vertical features, not just engine speed.

Companies

  • Google
  • Opera

Why it's here

Opera GX carved out a distinct gamer audience in the ChromiumGoogle's open-source browser project — the foundation for Chrome, Edge, and other modern browsers. browser market.

Why it mattered

Resource limiters influenced how power users think about browser overhead.

What it solved

Gamers and streamers needed a browser that would not hog RAMRandom access memory — fast volatile memory used while programs run. and CPUCentral processing unit — the primary chip that executes program instructions. during sessions.

Media

  • Opera (web browser)
    ImageOpera (web browser)

    Opera, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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