CNET News.com: Opera, Troll Tech to create Linux browser

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Mar 4, 1999

“Opera will collaborate with fellow Oslo-based firm Troll Tech
on a new browser. Troll Tech is noted for producing one of the
first browsers, albeit a demonstration version, created through
Netscape Communications’ open source initiative. That browser also
was for the Linux platform.

The Norwegians are demonstrating a prototype of Opera for Linux
at the LinuxWorld Expo this week in San Jose, California. A
shipping version is expected next quarter. “

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