SCO says proprietary source code underlying Unix has been illegally copied into the Linux kernel. SCO critics argue that because the company shipped a Linux product under an open-source license ...

It compared source code from the Unix System V release 4.1 software that SGI has licensed from SCO with a version of the Linux kernel released this June, SGI said.

The software giant will license the rights to Unix technology from SCO Group, a move that could dramatically impact the battle between Windows and Linux.

SCO Group, which contends Linux contains Unix source code, is preparing to target another major hardware manufacturer. Additionally, SCO contends that IBM has violated terms of its Unix contract ...

SCO is the only rightful owner of the Unix System V source code and related copyrights, he said.

SCO may expand Linux case soon Another major hardware maker is likely to be added to SCO's legal battle against IBM and others over what it claims is illegally appropriated source code in Linux.

Two analysts who have seen code samples said The SCO Group might have a case. But many questions remain about whether it can be proved in court.

It’s hard to think of a less likely proponent of open source than the SCO Group. For years, SCO has waged war on Linux and the community that supports it, dragging companies such as IBM and ...

Unix legend, who owes us nothing, keeps fixing foundational AWK code Co-creator of core Unix utility, now 80, just needs to run a few more tests.

But Novell now is claiming that it, and not SCO, owns the copyrights to the source code for Unix System V.

HP announced Monday it is letting its Tru64 Unix Advanced File System (AdvFS) source code run free in the Linux community. Access to this code will provide capabilities that increase uptime, enhance ...

An open letter to the Linux community published this week by Silicon Graphics indicates that SGI has conducted a comprehensive comparison of the Linux kernel and the Unix System V source code ...