Opera software has released the latest version of its free to download browser, Opera 10.10, which includes the Unite technology to share files and contents with other users. Unite makes it possible for users to share the contents in their computer without having it uploaded to any third party websites, which makes Opera 10.10 a web server as well as a browser. Opera Unite gives us right to choose how to share the data that we have with us.

By enabling users of the Opera to host their own web site, Unite can be extended with apps that perform specific functions like photo sharing, file sharing, messaging and a media player that can pour out music to other devices. The apps can be downloaded from an online catalogue on the website of Opera. The company says that it anticipates the third party developers to develop and present apps for Unite.

All applications are free to download from the Opera’s site, but developers are free to charge for the apps that are distributed on their websites. Users needn’t have to worry about the security, for Unite operates in a ‘secured sandbox’ with which users can control access to just the files and folders on their PC, that they want to share with the other users, says Opera.

Besides, the company cautions the users to comply with the law, as it is up to the individual users and also to ensure that they don’t share materials that are copyrighted using the Unite technology. In fact, the Opera browser is a framework that allows you to develop applications which run on the computer of the user and give any kind of service.

In order to enjoy the features of  Opera Unite you will have to sign up for an account. With this, you will be provided with a simple URL for all your apps and can be shared with your friends. This URL can be used in any browsers, not necessary that it is Opera itself. Opera 10.10 has the existing features of Opera like Turbo to make the downloading of web pages faster, customizable speed dial links to favorite sites and Opera mail as well with the new ones.