[tlug] Re: is there a real possibility that Sco get what it claims?

[Shawn <javajunkie@example.com>]

> Do you think is there a real possibility that Sco get what it claims?
> In this last days there is a lot of news on the net about the SCO case 
> and
> become difficoult to understand how the things evolved.
>
ZERO --

I've been following 
http://www.groklaw.net/staticpages/index.php?page=Headlines
(legal researcher/linux user looking into things)

There is an older article there (two weeks ago or so) about Novel blocking 
SCO's way that is particularly revealing!!!!!!!

Basically it seems that the code in Linux that SCO has identified was 
realeased BY THEM (digitally signed so) under the the GPL.
They have not identified ALL the code yet though so we have to wait and 
see.

Also, in terms of IBM adding IBM created code into Linux and allegedly 
violating non-compete clauses, Novel retains the right to allow thier 
customers to do so and have given IBM that right.  SCO refused to 
acknowledge that Novel has that power but basically they are in denial of 
the reality that SCO changed leadership and that was a condition of the 
sale that gave Novel such a right (If I understand correctly).

As for the copyright claim, again it appears that Novel retained those 
rights and for SCO to aquire them, SCO would both need to have those 
rights to act as an agent in accordance with the agreement (which is very 
disputable) and also to request those rights from Novel.  Novel has never 
granted SCO those rights so I and others believe Novel retained them.

Also, SCO has not properly paid royalties to Novel and are now being 
audited by Novel.

Also, IBM is suing SCO as SCO code once release under the GPL (again 
released by SCO) is now being used by SCO under a different licenese which 
gives IBM grounds to say that SCO is improperly using IBM code under the 
GPL.

Basically, the SCO case is comical and probably was never intended to go 
to trial.  Simply put, they are angry at IBM for canceling a joint project 
and the CEO likes litigation, were looking for a quick settlement and 
thought they could fool people.

-- 
Shawn

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