On Friday, July 8, 2016 at 1:05:57 AM UTC+3, VanguardLH wrote:
 
> I can't see why Avast would want AVG's engine so I'm guessing it is some
> ancilliary technology they want to acquire.  Or maybe they also acquire
> the manpower so they can up the size of their resources, expertise, and
> support teams.  Maybe the prez of Avast married the CEO of AVG.  There's
> some backstory the public is not told. 

You missed the biggest reason:  Avast wants AVG's customers, at least the
paying ones.

RL
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