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On 19 May, SCO got help from Microsoft, which agreed to license SCO Unix technology. That sent shudders through the industry. Will the moves by SCO and Microsoft make trouble for Linux? So far, users are cautious. [osOpinion]
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Gates & Co. are paying a licensing fee for SCO's Unix technology -- and some techies see a plot to derail the rival operating system
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Search all of BusinessWeek.com: The benefits of outsourcing to corporate America far outweigh the costs There's an even split between the drawbacks and rewards Any benefits are overshadowed by the loss of U.S. jobs Search for business contacts: Search by job title, geography and build a list of
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Author doesn't believe Microsoft licensed Unix source and patents from SCO because it wants to be in the right on IP issue, or because it fears being sued by SCO for code it has in its Services for Unix product. [Microsoft Watch]
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Before I jump into flame territory, let me say, for the record, that I believe Microsoft is interested in upholding the value of intellectual property (IP). It's not hard to understand why: Redmond loses lots of money in pirated software.
That said, I don't believe, for an instant, that Microsoft
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Licensing Unix code from litigious SCO does little to allay fears that SCO is but a beard for Redmond. Microsoft was instrumental in SCO early growth, by selling Xenix. [The Register]
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MS blesses SCO, licenses Unix
, 19th May 2003 19:38 GMT
Microsoft's decision to license UNIX code from the litigious SCO Group will do little to allay fears that SCO is but a beard for Redmond.
"The announcement of this license is representative of Microsoft's ongoing commitment to respecting
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AP reports the 937 boxes of court-ordered documents from the Caldera vs. Microsoft DR-DOS antitrust lawsuit, that were stored since the trial, are being destroyed now by request of SCO; 40 boxes are in use by Sun. [The Register]
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SCO pulps Caldera-MS trial archives
History is toilet tissue...
, 22nd May 2003 09:20 GMT
The Caldera antitrust lawsuit included some of the most damning evidence of Microsoft misconduct; breakware, black propaganda, all was there, the potential embarrassment being such that there was good
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Analysis: Industry observers say Microsoft agreement to license Unix intellectual property from SCO is designed to feed fear, uncertainty, doubt about Linux, and help Microsoft fight it. [ZDNet UK]
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Microsoft's licensing of rights to Unix technology from the SCO Group lends heavyweight backing to SCO's intellectual-property claims and helps...
Microsoft's SCO licensing deal 'snubs Linux' Microsoft's licensing of rights to Unix technology from the SCO Group lends heavyweight backing to SCO's intellectual-property claims and helps Microsoft combat Linux, a growing marketplace threat to its operating system, analysts said. SCO on Monday
Microsoft's SCO licensing deal 'snubs Linux' Microsoft's licensing of rights to Unix technology from the SCO Group lends heavyweight backing to SCO's intellectual-property claims and helps Microsoft combat Linux, a growing marketplace threat to its operating system, analysts said. SCO on Monday
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Crusade by SCO to protect Unix intellectual property took unexpected turn when Microsoft Corp. said it was licensing Unix source code and patent from SCO. SCO approached Microsoft a few months before with IP claim. [eWeek]
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After SCO announcement that BayStar Capital invested $50 million in SCO, questions are raised on Microsoft role. BayStar leads, creates, participates in PIPE investments, many with funds from other firms, such as Microsoft. [eWeek]
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UPDATED: Despite denials from SCO and BayStar, questions are raised about whether Microsoft had a role in the investment.
Linux & Open Source - eWeek Is Microsoft Behind SCOs $50 Million Cash Infusion? UPDATED: Despite denials from SCO and BayStar, questions are raised about whether Microsoft had a role in the investment. Hot on the heels of The SCO Groups announcement that in the company, questions are being
Linux & Open Source - eWeek Is Microsoft Behind SCOs $50 Million Cash Infusion? UPDATED: Despite denials from SCO and BayStar, questions are raised about whether Microsoft had a role in the investment. Hot on the heels of The SCO Groups announcement that in the company, questions are being
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Firm, which on Monday announced it was licensing Unix source code and patents from SCO, remains tight-lipped on its reasons for the move; spokesman says no one available to discuss matter further at this time. [eWeek]
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Licensing deal formally allies Microsoft with a firm intent on frightening open-source community into submission. DoJ can't accuse Microsoft of harming business Linux users; easier, safer to let SCO do dirty work. [CNET News.com]
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CNET News.com's Charles Cooper explains why SCO's legal battle against IBM--and to a lesser extent the idea behind open-source development--is music to Steve Ballmer's ears. A CNET article by Charles Cooper. Published on May 30, 2003 4:00 AM PDT.
Microsoft's new Linux gambit Listen closely to what Microsoft is not saying about SCO Group's open-source operetta. Microsoft is not telling corporate managers that the use of open-source applications might land them in hot water with patent attorneys. And Microsoft is not saying that the
Microsoft's new Linux gambit Listen closely to what Microsoft is not saying about SCO Group's open-source operetta. Microsoft is not telling corporate managers that the use of open-source applications might land them in hot water with patent attorneys. And Microsoft is not saying that the
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The software giant will license the rights to Unix technology from SCO Group, a move that could dramatically impact the battle between Windows and Linux. A CNET article by Scott Ard, Staff Writer, CNET News. Published on May 18, 2003 10:45 PM PDT.
May 18, 2003 10:45 PM PDT Microsoft to license Unix code Microsoft will license the rights to Unix technology from SCO Group, a move that could impact the battle between Windows and Linux in the market for computer operating systems. According to a statement from Microsoft, the company will
May 18, 2003 10:45 PM PDT Microsoft to license Unix code Microsoft will license the rights to Unix technology from SCO Group, a move that could impact the battle between Windows and Linux in the market for computer operating systems. According to a statement from Microsoft, the company will
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