Ex-Opera CEO Launches An Internet Browser Vivaldi Aimed At Tech Savvy Users
Ex-Opera CEO and veteran software maker Jon von Tetzchner has launched a new Internet browser called Vivaldi aimed at tech-savvy users and particularly for users who "have problems fitting all their open tabs on one screen."
Vivaldi is available on desktop computers including Windows, Mac and Linux.
"A mobile phone and a tablet version are in the pipeline. We are working on it, but they won't be out until they're ready," said von Tetzchner, in an interview to Reuters.
"At some point it will need to fund it self and to reach that point we will need a few million users. I have no doubt that we will reach that number quite easily," he added.
The Internet browser is well equipped with features like personalized notes, bookmarks with small screen shots and speed dials with options for multiple groups and folders.
"We welcome everyone, but this is first of all a browser for people who expect and need more," Tetzchner said. "There is without a doubt a demand for this type of browser even though I don't expect it to take more than a few percent of the total market."
The browser is expected to get a few affiliation deals ahead of the launch and is in talks with several partners for functionalities like search and online shopping, Reuters reported.
"We have made several deals and have started a dialogue with others. But because some of these are potential competitors, we've wanted to go live with the browser first."
