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Microsoft's New Linux Gambit 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] (Microsoft) http://rss.com.com/2010-1071_3-1010057.html Microsoft Covers Back with SCO Unix License 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] (Microsoft) http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,3959,1109246,00.asp SCO-Microsoft Conspiracy Theory 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] (Microsoft) http://www.linuxworld.com/2003/0527.petreley.html Cyber Cynic: The Microsoft-SCO Connection 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] (Microsoft) http://www.practical-tech.com/business/b05212003.htm Microsoft to License Unix Code 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] (Microsoft) http://news.com.com/2100-1016-1007528.html Microsoft Millions Back SCO Case Microsoft Millions Back SCO Case: 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] (Microsoft) http://www.vnunet.com/News/1147824 Conspiracy Theorists Unite! 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] (Microsoft) http://www.microsoft-watch.com/article2/0,4248,1102480,00.asp Is Microsoft Behind SCO's $50 Million Cash Infusion? 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] (Microsoft) http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,4149,1356718,00.asp Microsoft vs. Linux Takes a Weird Turn 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] (Microsoft) http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/may2003/tc20030523_5851_tc119.htm SCO's Licensing Deal with Microsoft Raises User Doubts 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] (Microsoft) http://www.computerworld.com/softwaretopics/os/linux/story/0,10801,81488,00.html Microsoft's SCO Licensing Deal Snubs Linux 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] (Microsoft) http://news.zdnet.co.uk/story/0,,t269-s2134917,00.html The Fear War against Linux 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] (Microsoft) http://news.com.com/2010-1071-1007758.html Microsoft Mum on Unix Licensing Move 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] (Microsoft) http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,4149,1095352,00.asp Superpower Stirs up Code War 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] (Microsoft) http://www.vnunet.com/Comment/1141209 SCO Pulps Caldera-MS Trial Archives 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] (Microsoft) http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/4/30821.html Microsoft Sends Message with Unix Deal 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] (Microsoft) http://news.com.com/2100-1016-1007715.html MS Blesses SCO, Licenses Unix 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] (Microsoft) http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/4/30771.html