Is Bioware really churning out a KOTOR MMO?

aztektum writes: A new rumor that Bioware's Austin studio, known to be working on a sci fi MMO title, is developing Knights of the Old Republic "Online" have surfaced. Citing "A source close to Bioware...", little known game site Primotechnology.com is the latest to claim it's for real. Gamespot throws down their 2 cents. According to that article, whatever game they ARE developing is said to be in a playable state already. With no confirmation, nor an outright denial, from Bioware or Lucasarts thus far, are they keeping mum in order to build suspense or is this simply wishful thinking?