Loading Profile...
Anybody working on a bridge between Firefox and Opera?
If not, anybody knows of any alternative to sync (realtime not offline) my fox bookmarks and opera bookmarks? Thanks
I’m frustrated
93
people like this idea
I like this idea!
Tell me when this idea gets some attention.
The more people who like this idea, the more it gets noticed.
The more people who like this idea, the more it gets noticed.
The best points from everyone
-
Now that Opera 10 has been released officially and so far seems to be an excellent product, the only thing stopping me from switching to it is the lack of XMarks support. I, like others, have to use a wide variety of browsers on multiple OS platforms depending on what my job requires that day. Having access to XMarks is a life-saver! Not having access to it in Opera is very frustrating. Could this be done through an Opera Widget? Or, as someone noted earlier, through the Opera Link server?
3 people think
this is one of the best points
-
I'd like Opera support, too!
Maybe Xmarks doesn't need to be integrated into the Opera browser itself!? What's about adding support of the "Opera Link" service into Xmarks?
As Xmarks for IE is running independantly from Internet Explorer anyway, it also could synchronize with Opera Link, which is XML based and should not be too hard.
So basically the Opera browser syncs with the Opera Link online service (not even knowing about Xmarks existance), and Xmarks itself synchronizes not only with its own online service, but with Opera Link, too.
Information on Opera Link see:
* http://link.opera.com/
* http://www.opera.com/link/
* http://opera-fansite.de/wiki/Link (in German)
Actually I like the general idea, that Xmarks could build a bridge between different online boomark services.
Ciao,
Martin
4 people think
this is one of the best points
-
Hey, Xmarks guys, when will be the Opera plugin? I want ALL browsers to be synchronized, including Safari and Opera. Now I'm using the Opera built-in synchronization engine, it works well but supported only in Opera.
I need ALL browsers bookmarks synchronized!!!!
I’m frustrated
3 people think
this is one of the best points
-
I wish to see Xmarks in Opera and Chrome.
I’m anxious
3 people think
this is one of the best points
-
I would also like to see support added for the Safari browser on the windows platform instead of only mac.
I’m hopeful
4 people think
this is one of the best points
-
I'd sure like to see this moved closer to the front burner.
4 people think
this is one of the best points
-
using xmarks in opera would be just great
I’m hopeful
5 people think
this is one of the best points
-
Eric recently said:
...keep in mind that you can always access your Foxmarks bookmarks at http://mobile.foxmarks.com/ from any mobile web browser
The problem with this Is approach is that the file/folder structures aren't maintained. So If you've got a very detailed set of Bookmarks, with lots of subfolders to keep the whole thing comprehensible, all this gets messed up .... UNLESS a dedicated sync option is created that maintains the integrity of your folder structures. That's why we're all so keen for you to get the message that there IS an audience for this. I mean, if you don't, someone else will - and given that Foxmarks/Xmarks has been always at the head of the game - surely covering all popular combinations is the whole point of what you've been doing.
Don't want to seem pushy, but ...
3 people think
this is one of the best points
-
Inappropriate?Opera's not in our plans currently, but we'll keep it in mind!
2 people think
this is one of the best points
3 Comments Add a comment
This is one of the best points
-
They have Opera Link which syncs bookmarks between Opera browsers. So you have two or so options: Use their bookmarks file on the desktop; tap into Opera Link (I really like that option); or some sort of plugin. -
The new Opera beta is blindingly fast and works very well. It has an Opera to Opera Link, but not to FF and IE. I would like to see you suypport it because your add-in would make it MUCH more competitive with the other browsers and that will be good for improving them all.
-
I would love to see Opera included by Xmarks. It's actually one of the reasons I don't use Opera! But I want to give it a spin.
-
Inappropriate?I'd really like to see this as well... it seems the Windows Mobile space is being dominated by Opera Mobile... and it was would -so- nice to see my bookmarks on my mobile device.
Offhand... planned support for upcoming Fennec?
I’m mildly hopeful
1 person thinks
this is one of the best points
1 Comment Add a comment
This is one of the best points
-
The Windows Mobile and Opera connection - that is exactly why I also would appreciate a version of Xmarks for Opera!!
-
Inappropriate?Yeah, I'd definitely like to see this for Opera as well. Opera 10 is an amazing new version of Opera and it's working really well with all web sites (unlike its past versions). A great browser and I think you're going to see more and more people opting for it when they come up with the final v. 10. -
Inappropriate?Opera Mobile is pretty slick (preinstalled on several HTC devices, including mine), and I'd really like to sync with Foxmarks. Going to the webpage or even pulling an RSS just isn't the same.
-
Inappropriate?Add me to the clamour for a Firefox-Opera sync option. Opera's the only functional mobile browser. IE Mobile is bad and Fennec is yet to appear. Some sort of way of carrying my Firefox Bookmarks across would be incredibly helpful.
-
Inappropriate?Since I haven't already mentioned it in this topic--keep in mind that you can always access your Foxmarks bookmarks at http://mobile.foxmarks.com/ from any mobile web browser.
-
Inappropriate?Yeah a Firefox-Opera sync would be AMAZING!!
-
1 Comment Add a comment
This is one of the best points
-
As would I.
-
Inappropriate?Eric recently said:
...keep in mind that you can always access your Foxmarks bookmarks at http://mobile.foxmarks.com/ from any mobile web browser
The problem with this Is approach is that the file/folder structures aren't maintained. So If you've got a very detailed set of Bookmarks, with lots of subfolders to keep the whole thing comprehensible, all this gets messed up .... UNLESS a dedicated sync option is created that maintains the integrity of your folder structures. That's why we're all so keen for you to get the message that there IS an audience for this. I mean, if you don't, someone else will - and given that Foxmarks/Xmarks has been always at the head of the game - surely covering all popular combinations is the whole point of what you've been doing.
Don't want to seem pushy, but ...
3 people think
this is one of the best points
3 Comments Add a comment
This is one of the best points
-
Don't worry about seeming pushy; we've definitely got Opera on the list of browsers we'd like to port Xmarks to. It's just a matter of finding the time to do so.
-
Let's face it, we should not be using folders for bookmarks. We should be tagging! It really lends itself to bookmarks. JoJ
-
I too long to Foxmarks able to tango with Opera. But am now using Foxmarks as my Opear home page and the search facility is excellent. I don't give a thought to the directory structure. Search finds what I want straight away. JJ
-
5 people think
this is one of the best points
-
Inappropriate?I'd sure like to see this moved closer to the front burner.
4 people think
this is one of the best points
-
Inappropriate?I would really *REALLY* see support for Opera, too. As a webdeveloper I have to keep track of many different sites (including frontend, backend, phphmyadmin, staging server, debug calls, flush cache calls etc.) in different Browsers to develop and test/debug them. Its a pain in the a** to remember all these URIs or to copy/paste them. And "how about copying the whole set to opera once" also doesn ́t work out, because URIs change eventually ...
BUT, it ́s great to already have support for Fx/IE/S :)
I’m frustrated
-
Inappropriate?I would also like to see support added for the Safari browser on the windows platform instead of only mac.
I’m hopeful
4 people think
this is one of the best points
-
Inappropriate?Firefox 3.0.10 is not very stable ....at least not with xp pro sp2....let's ignore IE entirely. That said I want to use Opera and it is an impecable browser. Xmarks what is your damage?
I’m frustrated, peeved
1 person thinks
this is one of the best points
1 Comment Add a comment
This is one of the best points
-
Unfortunately, we/they cannot ignore IE, because it still has a majority market share, according to every measurement I've seen. Sure, their share is slowly decreasing, but if Xmarks wants to be the top dog in bookmark synch, they have to include IE.
Of course, I would love them to include Opera too. I just discovered it, as an alternative to Firefox, and it seems to be a very good browser. Lack of synch may make things hard, though. -
Inappropriate?Firefox 3.0.10 is not stable neither on my XP sp3. Keeps stalling transfers and when closed it crashes, reports to Mozilla Foundation and that's it. Also, when click to download something it does nothing, have to middle-click to force open on a new tab then I can download.
I’m frustrated
1 person thinks
this is one of the best points
-
Inappropriate?Has anyone considered interfacing with Opera Link - link.opera.com - the service provided by opera that allows for syncing between Opera Desktop and Opera Mini
1 person thinks
this is one of the best points
-
-
-
3 people think
this is one of the best points
-
Inappropriate?Hey, Xmarks guys, when will be the Opera plugin? I want ALL browsers to be synchronized, including Safari and Opera. Now I'm using the Opera built-in synchronization engine, it works well but supported only in Opera.
I need ALL browsers bookmarks synchronized!!!!
I’m frustrated
3 people think
this is one of the best points
-
Inappropriate?Having my bookmarks synchronized across my browsers and computers (2ff, 2opera) would help my work a lot!!!
Please make our lives easier.
Otherwise there is no further option to use xmarks..
I’m frustrated
-
This reply was removed on 08/24/09.
see the change log -
Inappropriate?I'd like Opera support, too!
Maybe Xmarks doesn't need to be integrated into the Opera browser itself!? What's about adding support of the "Opera Link" service into Xmarks?
As Xmarks for IE is running independantly from Internet Explorer anyway, it also could synchronize with Opera Link, which is XML based and should not be too hard.
So basically the Opera browser syncs with the Opera Link online service (not even knowing about Xmarks existance), and Xmarks itself synchronizes not only with its own online service, but with Opera Link, too.
Information on Opera Link see:
* http://link.opera.com/
* http://www.opera.com/link/
* http://opera-fansite.de/wiki/Link (in German)
Actually I like the general idea, that Xmarks could build a bridge between different online boomark services.
Ciao,
Martin
4 people think
this is one of the best points
-
Inappropriate?When Ubuntu 8.04 LTS or Firefox updates goof up my Yahoo Webmail, I use Opera as it runs on all my computers' operating systems.
Please make an Opera Widget or something.
Thanks,
ChiJoan
I’m sad
-
Inappropriate?Now that Opera 10 has been released officially and so far seems to be an excellent product, the only thing stopping me from switching to it is the lack of XMarks support. I, like others, have to use a wide variety of browsers on multiple OS platforms depending on what my job requires that day. Having access to XMarks is a life-saver! Not having access to it in Opera is very frustrating. Could this be done through an Opera Widget? Or, as someone noted earlier, through the Opera Link server?
3 people think
this is one of the best points
1 Comment Add a comment
This is one of the best points
-
Me too! It is amazing how so many people want this. It should automatically be part of every browser. I am using this more an more in place of FF; it is so much faster.
-
Inappropriate?I think we should add ALynx to the list of possible browsers supported. After all, if I ever drag my Amiga 1200 out of the loft and attach a modem to it and browse the internet then I'm going to want all my Xmarks bookmarks on it.
I’m kidding
-
Inappropriate?Hi, I just installed Opera and will continue to use it if I can sync all my stuff as it is essential not to have to login to all my websites again, that and the bookmarks manager is neat
Always installed opera and quit using it after 3 minutes... but now I can use it if just the xmarks functionality or similar cross-firefox compatibility exists.
Thank you for everything guys!
I’m thankful
1 person thinks
this is one of the best points
-
Inappropriate?Is Xmark an Open source project? if yes, do they have an open standard for bookmarking? if yes, then Opera can also work to bridge the gap. Let's put the request on to the Opera guys. if it is possible.
1 person thinks
this is one of the best points
-
Inappropriate?It would be easy to just sync to the Opera serverrs. Remember, Opera itself has bookmarks syncing built in. (And Opera is not just the desktop browser - there are millions of mobile phones running Opera.) So Xmarks would only need to sync to the Opera sync server. No need to worry about browser version changes. Easy job.
1 person thinks
this is one of the best points
1 Comment Add a comment
This is one of the best points
-
Does Opera Link has an open API? It will be impossible to sync Opera bookmarks without any API.
-
Inappropriate?Current "Contra"'s against Xmarks:
The main reason I'm staying out of the Xmarks - I extensively use the most major browsers - Opera, Firefox, IE and relatively rarely - Safari from many work and home locations. Currently looking to test Google Android. That's related to my job tasks and couldn't be changed to, f.e., using only one or two browsers.
And, at all, I need the reliable tool capable to keep all that browser instances bookmarks and, optionally, home pages synchronised.
With Xmarks mission is not accomplished due to lacking support of Opera.
That's why I'm staying out from Xmarks, because it's simpler for me to stay with Opera bookmark syncronisation and organisation capabilities, supported by relatively big software company - Opera Software, and not to migrate to other solutions.
I'd be happy to that "Contra"'s to disappear at last.
I’m frustrated with Xmarks.
1 person thinks
this is one of the best points
1 Comment Add a comment
This is one of the best points
-
Of course it is still possible to access your XMarks bookmarks from unsupported browsers by just logging in to your xmarks account from that browser. The bookmarks then just stay on the xmarks servers and aren't transferred to the PC you are working on. This can even be an advantage if that PC is a foreign PC, as often in such a case you don't want to leave to much of your data on that foreign PC.
-
Inappropriate?I would like to voice my support for foxmarks for opera 10. Firefox is just plain hideous in a qt4 environment.
I’m frustrated
-
Inappropriate?as a stop gap, go download a tool called transmute at gettransmute.com - it will convert and import your bookmarks from one browser to another.1 Comment Add a comment
This is one of the best points
-
great APP, but doesn't have a port to Linux. I sent them a note, but we'll just have to wait and see. Meantime, any other bright ideas?
-
Inappropriate?Xmarks is the only service that was able to successfully sync my collection of 5384 bookmarks that are stuffed inside 856 folders. Great gob!
Being Opera user myself I tried Opera Link, but it fails miserably due to number of data I throw at it.
Also I tried Firefox Weave (didn't sync at all) and Chrome 4 Sync (not all bookmarks was kept) with no luck to sync.
Any decent way to sync Opera-Opera, Opera-other_browser would be greatly appreciated. My main point is that currently Opera Link can't be used as proxy (see reason why above). -
Inappropriate?this is so fare in teh background. get with teh play all of teh major browsers have it. opera has a place in teh market. it deffinatly need this implementation then more ppl would use opera as their choice of browser.
Xmarks makes it so easy to try out other browsers and less set up. you have all your bookmarks and passwords saved. hurry up please Please PLease PLEase PLEAse PLEASe PLEASE hurry up.
whats the latest on this project Xmarks team. its needed asap.
I’m Frustraighted, dissapointed, anctious, waiting, hopeful And can you hurry this along.
EMPLOYEE
