As pictures of contested Linux code made their way around the Web, open-source enthusiasts scoffed at claims by The SCO Group that the code shows it has legal rights over parts of the popular operating system.
The SCO Group's president and chief executive officer, Darl McBride, has hit back at calls by some Linux advocates that the United States needs to reform its software-patent and copyright protection laws.
SCO's display of code it alleges was copied into the Linux kernel by IBM -- a piece of evidence critical to its US$3 billion lawsuit against Big Blue -- has come under fire from Linux advocates who claim the code shown was released under an open-source licence several years ago.
Linux users are safe even if the courts rule in favour of the SCO Group, says one technology law expert. Is it time for the IT industry to move on?
Linux antagonist SCO Group vowed Tuesday to widen its legal battle against the open-source operating system, saying it intends to sue large-scale Linux users for copyright infringement.
As pictures of contested Linux code make their way online, open-source enthusiasts are bashing The SCO Group for its claims that the code shows it has legal rights over the OS.
In a quiet Las Vegas conference room, the company offers customers, partners and the merely curious the chance to view controversial Linux code for themselves.
Linux users are safe even if the courts rule in favour of the SCO Group, says one technology law expert. Is it time for the IT industry to move on?
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