Opera denies Microsoft buyout rumors
CRN.com | at | by Mike
Opera on Friday denied rumors that it was an acquisition target by Microsoft, which reportedly is interested in the Norwegian browser maker for its mobile phone software.
The reports of a possible purchase follow last week's chatter that Google was interested in the Oslo-based firm. That, too, has been denied by Opera.
"I don't know why these rumors are happening," said Opera spokesman Eskil Sivertsen Friday as he denied any acquisition was in the works. "My guess, frankly, is as good as yours."
The talk began early Friday when U.S.-based Web site CoolTechZone ran a story claiming that sources within Microsoft said the Redmond, Wash.-based developer had purchased Opera and would announce the acquisition shortly.