Opera 24 for Linux, the first Chromium-based build, was finally released today on June 23, 2014, as part of the ‘developer stream’. It has been almost one year since Opera released version 12.16 for Linux in July 2013.

Now, Linux users can get the newest Opera features, including:

• Aura-powered UI
• Discover
• Stash
• A wide selection of extensions and themes
• Vastly improved Speed Dial and Opera Turbo.
• and more.

A 64-bit .deb package is available from the link below:

Download Opera 24 for Linux

Click to install the package via Ubuntu Software Center. During the installing process, it will add the Opera repository into your system so that you can receive future updates by running regular Ubuntu updates via Software Updater. Also, it will install the Pepper Flash Plugin to get flash working.

Tip:

I’ve installed Opera 24 on my 64-bit Ubuntu 14.04 laptop, but it does not launch due to permissions issue (might be).

I can open it by running below command in terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T) to open it via root:

sudo opera-developer

Or edit the .desktop file (sudo gedit /usr/share/applications/opera-developer.desktop) and change the exe command to make it look like:

Exec=gksudo opera-developer %U

via: blogs.opera.com

This tutorial shows how to install Opera browser in Ubuntu 13.10 Saucy Salamander or Linux Mint 16 Petra.

Opera is a web browser developed by Opera Software. The latest versions of Opera use the Blink layout engine, which is used in Chrome v28+.

The latest Opera 12.16 for Linux is a recommended upgrade offering security and stability enhancements.

How to install Opera:

It’s very easy to install Opera in Ubuntu and its derivatives. Just download the Debian package from its official site. Or check your OS type (32-bit or 64-bit) and download the installer from Opera repository:

Opera 12.16 for 32-bit Ubuntu

Opera 12.16 for 64-bit Ubuntu

Once downloaded, double-click to install the package via pop-up Ubuntu Software Center or Gdebi. If you’re missing dependencies, run below command in terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T):

sudo dpkg -i ~/Downloads/opera_12.16*.deb; sudo apt-get -f install