Earlier today (or possibly earlier this week), Opera released a beta version of their Web Browser with a new feature.
From unite.opera.com…
Opera Unite is a unique technology that turns any computer or device running Opera into a Web server. In other words, your computer (running Opera Unite) is truly part of the fabric of the Web, rather than just interacting with it, and it’s something anyone can use. With Opera Unite, everyday non-technical users can serve and share content and services directly from their own computers in the form of intuitive applications. That sounds kind of cool from a technology point of view, but what can you do with it, and why is it important?
With Opera Unite, we are giving developers a chance to develop applications (known as Opera Unite services) that directly link people’s personal computers together, so that you can connect with one or more of your friends at the same time. It all happens through the browser, so no additional software has to be downloaded, and it will work wherever Opera works (Windows, Mac, Linux, and later mobile phones and other devices). Opera provides the platform and you provide the applications—what you create is limited only by your imagination. We believe Opera Unite will redefine what’s possible with Web applications, and we invite you to join us in moving beyond stale ideas and limitations.
After downloading the beta testing the Unite feature, I have decided that it will be useful. Presently, it needs a bit of work, but after fixing some bugs, the feature should be quite handy.
If my computer is awake, you can check out my Unite features. Keep in mind that they are being served from my computer on a wireless network with mediocre upload speeds, so the response time could be very long if there even is a response.
- Webserver – http://notebook.wschurman.operaunite.com/webserver/
- Media Player – http://notebook.wschurman.operaunite.com/media_player/
- Fridge – a place to put notes – http://notebook.wschurman.operaunite.com/fridge/
- There are also three features I have not enabled. File Sharing, Photo Sharing, and The Lounge (chat)
I also found that my server would only work if the box labeled “Use UPnP port forwarding from my router” was unchecked.
Post links to your Unities in the comments.