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SEC filing confirms Microsoft, which has much to gain from dissuading businesses from adopting
Linux, has paid at least two sums to SCO to license Unix, 2nd for $8m. SCO finalizing payment
details to its law firm. [vnunet.com]
http://www.vnunet.com/News/1147824
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Is Microsoft Behind SCO's $50 Million Cash Infusion?
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]
http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,4149,1356718,00.asp
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Microsoft Mum on Unix Licensing Move
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]
http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,4149,1095352,00.asp
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Conspiracy Theorists Unite!
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]
http://www.microsoft-watch.com/article2/0,4248,1102480,00.asp
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Cyber Cynic: The Microsoft-SCO Connection
What is Microsoft up to by licensing Unix from SCO for $10-$30 million? The answer is simple: they
want to hurt Linux. Anything damaging Linux's reputation is to Microsoft's advantage.
[Vaughan-Nichols & Associates]
http://www.practical-tech.com/business/b05212003.htm
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MS Blesses SCO, Licenses Unix
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]
http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/4/30771.html
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SCO Pulps Caldera-MS Trial Archives
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]
http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/4/30821.html
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Microsoft to License Unix Code
Will pay for rights from SCO; may strongly impact battle between Windows and Linux, is part
"of ... commitment to respecting intellectual property and the IT community's healthy exchange
of IP through licensing." [CNET News.com]
http://news.com.com/2100-1016-1007528.html
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Microsoft Sends Message with Unix Deal
Licensing rights to Unix technology from SCO lends heavyweight backing to SCO intellectual property
claims and helps Microsoft fight Linux, a growing market threat to Windows, analysts say. [CNET
News.com]
http://news.com.com/2100-1016-1007715.html
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Microsoft Licenses Unix from SCO
Licensing Unix technology from SCO shows where intellectual property battle lines are being drawn
across the industry, according to analysts. [osOpinion]
http://www.osopinion.com/perl/story/21545.html
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The Fear War against Linux
Microsoft connection to anti-Linux campaign being waged by SCO is growing clear. In latest move,
Microsoft fuels the battle by licensing SCO Unix patents, source code. [CNET News.com]
http://news.com.com/2010-1071-1007758.html
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Microsoft's SCO Licensing Deal Snubs Linux
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]
http://news.zdnet.co.uk/story/0,,t269-s2134917,00.html
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SCO's Licensing Deal with Microsoft Raises User Doubts
Some users wonder what is behind SCO-Microsoft deal, but Microsoft official said it has nothing to
do with SCO warnings to Linux users of legal liabilities: Microsoft is only respecting SCO
intellectual property. [Computerworld]
http://www.computerworld.com/softwaretopics/os/linux/story/0,10801,81488,00.html
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Microsoft vs. Linux Takes a Weird Turn
Microsoft is paying a licensing fee for SCO Unix technology, and some techies see a plot to derail
the rival Linux operating system. [BusinessWeek]
http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/may2003/tc20030523_5851_tc119.htm
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Microsoft vs. Linux Takes a Weird Turn
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]
http://www.osopinion.com/perl/story/21588.html
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Microsoft Covers Back with SCO Unix License
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]
http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,3959,1109246,00.asp
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SCO-Microsoft Conspiracy Theory
SCO vs. IBM lawsuit gives off subtle, unpleasant odor one can't quite place. When SCO set sights on
Linux distributors and Linux, the source of stench was unmistakable: Redmond. Humorous look at
possible smoking gun. [LinuxWorld]
http://www.linuxworld.com/2003/0527.petreley.html
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Superpower Stirs up Code War
Editorial: Few believe SCO can win its battle with IBM over Linux and Unix, but Microsoft clearly
stands to gain from the wrangle. It is interesting that Microsoft found a way to get in on the
game. [vnunet.com]
http://www.vnunet.com/Comment/1141209
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Microsoft's New Linux Gambit
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]
http://rss.com.com/2010-1071_3-1010057.html
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