What is meant by Opera Unite services

[Jacques25]

Hi,,

While searching something regarding Opera Browser, i got the following post http://forums.techarena.in/web-news-trends/1198617.htm and got some useful info about Opera Unite. I must thanks for that. Its really interesting. Now related to the same, i wanted to know what is Opera Unite services ?

Could you guys please give me some information about the same ? Help appreciated..

[Trio]

Opera Unite services allow you to extend the capabilities of your browser to share your content. Services range from social-networking tools for posting messages or holding chat sessions to collaboration tools for sharing content like files or photos. It is quick and easy to share your content with your friends there is no need to upload anything. They can access the files directly from your computer.

Some most popular Opera Unite services are Stream media, Sonar, Document Courier, etc..

[Orlando]

Each Opera Unite service is different. Services for sharing content have two distinct views. When you start or install a service, the service settings page displays. As the service owner, you use this page to manage and customize the service to provide access to your content.

The other view is the service page, used by you or your friends to access your selected content. Any standards-compliant Web browser and any device that has an Internet connection can be used to access the content of a shared service.

[deveritt]

There are several kinds of services available, and more will be available in the services catalogue. The following services are preinstalled in Opera Unite:

• Opera Unite page: An overview page that lists your services with activity feeds and also shows the services others are running.
  
• File Sharing: A simple and safe way to share files directly from your computer.
  
• Fridge: A fun place for people to leave notes on your computer.
  
• Photo Sharing: Share your personal photos with friends around the world without the need to upload them.
  
• Media Player: Access your complete home music library from wherever you are.
  
• Web Server: Host your Web sites running from your own computer.
  
• The Lounge: Invite your friends to a chat in The Lounge hosted on your computer.