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Originally posted by Redjake
Didn't SCO go after linux or something a while back?
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There is only one SCO issue, and yes, it's about Linux.
In short as best as I understand:
Central Case:
SCO bought license rights of Unix (System V?) from Novell many moons ago. Subsequently SCO (previously known as Caldera) licensed Unix code to IBM (and others). IBM has also put a great amount of time and effort into several Linux development efforts. SCO is now claiming that IBM put code from Unix, into Linux violating the license agreement.
Now additionally, SCO is claiming ownership of this infringing code, and therefore all copies of the Linux kernel is violating their IP (Intellectual Property) rights. This causes SCO to claim license fees from all users of Linux both corporate and private.
Conclusion: yes, they are demanding license fees for Linux users, and as of this week suing 2 companies that didn't comply. But the central point of their argument still neds to be proven in court and is only a license violation issue between SCO and IBM.
(this was meant as a fair and unbiased summary of the SCO/IBM/Linux issue)