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Well it's time to give a try to Opera-powered Internet Channel. Now find this download free, and once downloaded - is free for the lifetime of the system. Isn't it great.

Opera Software and Nintendo have released the much awaited full version of the Internet Channel, powered by the Opera browser.

As such, the Internet Channel can now be downloaded directly from the Wii Shop Channel on any connected Wii console.

Nintendo has partnered with Opera Software to make Opera the official Web browser for the Wii game console, and to provide a free trial version of the Opera Web browser.

In a joint statement, both companies said that Wii owners who are connected and have activated the Wii Shop Channel, could download a free beta version of the Opera browser to begin surfing the Web from tomorrow.

It is learnt that when Wii users download Opera, it will activate the 'Internet Channel' on the Wii, and allow them to use the console to browse the Internet on their television, using the motion-sensitive controller to move a cursor, as a mouse does on a PC.

Besides, the browser, which is Abode Flash-enabled, actually facilitates Internet on television screens, allowing users to browse with ease and visit Web sites. The pointing abilities of the Wii Remote is an added attraction, with which users can click on links they want to see, or zoom into any part of the screen through the motion of the controller.

Talking about the latest addition, Reggie Fils-Aime, President of Nintendo America, said this newest Wii Menu channel provides yet another feature to draw non-gamers in. All kinds of people already have discovered that Wii is like nothing they have ever tried before, and that their red-hot sales reflect this public enthusiasm.

Adding to it, Scott Hedrick, Executive Vice President for Devices, Opera Software, said that their software brings the power and reach of the Internet to the hottest video game system available. Wii's unique interface adds a new dimension to their browser, making it a useful tool that the whole family can enjoy operating with ease."

The final version of the Opera browser will be available at the end of March 2007, and will be free for all Wii owners to download through the end of June 2007.

After June, users who haven't already downloaded the Opera browser can go to the Wii Shop Channel to download it for 500 Wii Points or $5(Rs 225 approx).

Opera Software is opening its branch office in Chandigarh, India. We are looking for talented youth that have excellent knowledge of XHTML, CSS, JavaScript/ECMAScript, DOM, AJAX, and/or other Web technologies.

The India office will be hosting three departments. The positions available are -

1. Web Technology Tester
2. Client Side JavaScript Developer
3. Web Evangelist

You can apply online by following the URLs provided in the respective job page.