Opera Unite: a Web server on the Web browser

clipped from www.youtube.com Opera Unite clipped from news.digitaltrends.com Norway's Opera Software is looking to re-invent the Web by integrating file sharing, media sharing, a Web server, and social media - without using remote servers. clipped from unite.opera.com Opera Unite: a Web server on the Web browser File Sharing A simple and safe way to share files directly from your computer. Photo Sharing Share your personal photos with friends around the world without the need to upload them. Fridge A fun place for people to leave notes on your computer. The Lounge Invite your friends to a chat in The Lounge hosted on your computer. Media Player Access your complete home music library from wherever you are. Web Server Host your Web sites running from your own computer. clipped from www.youtube.com Opera Unite Instructions clipped from www.theinquirer.net The problem is, even after only half a day of testing it, we've discovered some gaping security holes which would appear to leave the system open to abuse.

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1. YouTube - Opera Unite
2. Opera Looks to Reinvent the Web with Integrated Services - Computing News - Digital Trends
3. Opera Unite
4. YouTube - Opera Unite Instructions
5. Opera releases unite tool - The Inquirer

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