Hester - 9:03 am on Apr 22, 2005 (gmt 0)

Re: setups/layouts:

Maybe I'm missing something, but what is the point of these? Do they offer any extra functionality, or are they just different positions for the buttons and toolbars?

There are a large number of extra icons (buttons) you can add to the toolbars, such as a tickbox to toggle JavaScript on and off easily. Many users have taken the time to come up with what they see as the "perfect" Opera setup. They have made these available online, so other users can try them out. That's all the setups are, just ultra-customized versions of Opera, designed for speed and convenience. (Note: you don't need to download the whole browser to try them, just a small file.)

Don't forget you can also download skins. These radically change the browser look, and can be switched on and off while Opera is running.

Regarding editing of INI files (the simple text files that reside in Opera's folders and allow advanced tweaking of everything from the default CSS used for rendering, to the features running (even ones that have recently been removed)), I suggest asking on the Opera Forums for help. (I'm sure there's a tutorial out there, but I don't have a link myself.)

Enjoy customizing!