Red Flag Software, a supplier of Linux operating systems and applications in China, and Opera Software announced that the new edition of the Red Flag Desktop operating system will offer the Opera browser to their users in China as part of the bundled package.

Red Flag is the Linux software solutions provider to the Chinese government, and one of the leading players on the Chinese Linux market for a wide range of industries from telecom and education to transportation and logistics. With rapidly evolving market demands, Red Flag is adapting its offering to include Opera for users to choose a better Internet experience.

"The fast Opera browser is an ideal fit to our Linux software solutions, and we are excited to present this powerful alternative to our customers," says Zhao XiaoLiang, CEO, Red Flag Software. "Our ability to deliver cutting-edge Linux solutions and first-class technical support is why we are the trusted Linux provider to millions of people. It is crucial that the Web browser we offer as part of our software solutions will live up to our high standards and satisfy the high expectations of our users. That is why we are pleased to offer Opera with the new edition of our Linux desktop OS."

"With Opera on board, Red Flag is presenting a powerful Linux alternative to Windows," says Jon S. von Tetzchner, CEO, Opera Software. "We are confident that Red Flag's Linux users will be impressed with their Opera experience, and we look forward to developing an even closer relationship with Red Flag in the future."