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| 2003-05-14 |
SCO Suspends Linux, DistroWatch Suspends SCO |
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This is from a letter sent to their customers by The SCO Group, formerly Caldera International: "We believe that Linux infringes on our UNIX intellectual property and other rights. We intend to aggressively protect and enforce these rights. Consistent with this effort, on March 7, we initiated legal action against IBM for alleged unfair competition and breach of contract with respect to our UNIX rights. This case is pending in Utah Federal District Court. ... For the reasons explained above, we have also announced the suspension of our own Linux-related activities until the issues surrounding Linux intellectual property and the attendant risks are better understood and properly resolved." And for the reasons stated above, some changes have been effected on this site. The SCO/Caldera Linux distribution has been moved onto the Discontinued Distributions page, removed from page hit ranking statistics and navigation bars. The SCO/Caldera page will remain intact for reference and historical purposes, but as far as DistroWatch is concerned, SCO/Caldera is no longer a Linux distribution.
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| About SCO Linux |
| The SCO Group (SCO) is a provider of software solutions for small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and replicated branch offices. SCO solutions include UNIX and Linux platforms; management, messaging, and e-business tools; and services that include technical support, education, consulting, and solution provider support programs. Based in Lindon, Utah, SCO has a worldwide presence with offices in 18 countries and representation in 82 countries. SCO solutions are divided into three broad areas: operating systems, extended platform and services. SCO's Operating Systems encompass SCO's UNIX and Linux platforms. SCO operating systems offer the performance, scalability and confidence of UNIX and the flexibility and reliability of Linux. SCO operating systems include SCO Linux Server, SCO UnixWare and SCO OpenLinux. Note: On 15 May 2003, SCO suspended the distribution of its Linux-based operating systems, claiming intellectual property infringments. |
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