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    Troubled software maker SCO's chief executive has claimed the Linux operating system includes Unix source code, during a court case in which Novell is suing SCO for royalties on Unix.

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    A newly formed Australian free- and open-source software industry group is urging companies and individuals to ignore SCO's push to secure licence revenues from Linux users.

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    It's the next big Linux controversy: Who should be liable if customers wind up using software that was created from misappropriated intellectual property?

  • SCO wanted to gag Torvalds

    Unix company was gathering information to support a court order to silence individuals related to its open-source legal case against IBM.

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    IBM has taken another swing at the SCO Group's faltering attack on Linux, filing a motion seeking dismissal of SCO's contract claims.

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    It's the next big Linux controversy: Who should be liable if customers wind up using software that was created from misappropriated intellectual property?

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    The latest version of the 2.4-series kernel for the open-source operating system is released amid controversy over components in the Linux code.

  • That sneaky SCO-and-SCO

    The untimely demise of SCO Linux threw out our plans at the last minute. More importantly, though, will it affect your plans?

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    Commentary: SCO's lawsuit against IBM has sparked controversy in the open-source world - here are some things for Linux users to consider.

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    Updated code for the heart of current Linux products was released Friday, in the first major revamp to the kernel since November.

  • IBM builds new AIX power base

    IBM's work on the AIX 5L Unix operating system will bear fruit this year, with version 5.1 enabling systems to incorporate Power 4 chips or Intel's Itanium for the first time.

  • UnitedLinux working on desktop distribution

    Linux Expo: With version 1.0 of its server software on the way, the unified Linux group is also contemplating a desktop rollout. It may also bring in new members.

  • Reviews News: Firewall frenzy

    New firewalls, switches, MP3 players and business applications feature in this week's Australian announcements.

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