It seems that Opera have come out and unveiled their planned announcement about 'reinventing the web' in the last few minutes, with a project they have called Opera Unite, something which seems very promising.

So, what is Opera Unite? According to the press release, it is a new technology that consolidates any computer into both a client and server machine, which means it can "interact with and serve content" to other computers, disregarding any need for third-party servers. This is all well and good, but what benefits does this service provide? Well, apparently, for consumers it means you will be able to easily share data with any device that has a modern browser, all whilst having greater control of your private data. For the web developers, though, it means creating complex web services will be vastly simplified; Unite is based on as same standards as websites today, so now creating an advanced web service is as easy as making a standard site.

These are the current features, according to the aforementioned press release:

File Sharing:

Securely share a file from your personal computer without waiting to upload it. First select the folder from which you would like to share files. Opera Unite then generates a direct URL to that folder. By giving that link to your friends, you can share files without routing through a third-party Web service.

Web Server:

Run entire Web sites from your local computer with the Opera Unite Web Server. After selecting the folder containing your Web site, you can share and host it from the given Opera Unite URL. Opera Unite will automatically recognize index files and create the Web site as you designed it.

Media Player:

Rock out wherever you are by accessing your MP3s and playlists from any machine. After selecting the folder containing your playlist, use the Opera Unite direct link to play your tracks directly in any modern Web browser.

Photo Sharing:

Share your photos direct from your PC, without uploading them online. Once you select your photo folder, the photo-sharing service will create a thumbnail image gallery of your photos. Clicking the thumbnail will present the photo in its original resolution.

The Lounge:

The Lounge is a self-contained chat service running on your computer. Your friends can access the chat room via the direct link, which will not require them to sign into any service. Depending on your privacy settings, you need only provide the generated password to your service in order for people to log in to your chatroom.

Fridge:

Post a note on your friends' virtual refrigerators. By sharing the direct link to your refrigerator, you and your friends, family or colleagues can exchange notes securely and privately in real time.

Check it out at Neowin for a video and links/intructions to set it up

Quote:Web Server:

Run entire Web sites from your local computer with the Opera Unite Web Server. After selecting the folder containing your Web site, you can share and host it from the given Opera Unite URL. Opera Unite will automatically recognize index files and create the Web site as you designed it.

Seems pretty gosu..

It just sucks if you have bad up speed I guess

P4 Wrote:It just sucks if you have bad up speed I guess

Not everyone lives in New Zealand

Lol New Zealand

Kinda neat and all, but doesn't do anything I can't already do or have already done. Every single one of those features too.

But then I have bad upspeed because I live in New Zealand.

And am on Xtra.

I'm obviously not in the target audience so I'll just shut my mouth.

Quote:Kinda neat and all, but doesn't do anything I can't already do or have already done.

True, but I take it that they are aiming to have it simple enough for your mum to also be able to do those things

Well I wouldn't say _my_ mom, but maybe someone elses mom. Lulz.

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lol... Is it true? :?