[NCLUG] Breaking news! SCO is full of crap (big surprise)

[Charles Stevenson]

jbass at dmsd.com wrote:
> Which brings us back to the first point, when is something derivative.
> When can you PROVE it is, or is not, derivative?

I think you can prove it is derivative if it's verbatim.

In any case, here is my opinion on this subject:

Someone pasted code into GNU/Linux that was not GPL'd. SCO reacts to 
protect their IP. SCO should be required to provide evidence for all 
occurances. The Linux community should rewrite from scratch ALL code in 
question. I know we have the talent in the community to replace half the 
kernel in a short amount of time. GNU/Linux will benefit from removing 
System V cruft since more thought go into the rewrites, depending on how 
far SCOs IP extends. In the meantime, SCO can sue whatever institutions 
and people it likes; that's the American way. Then, at least, we could 
move on with our lives. I imagine their attempt to gain money out of 
this IP will fail and the most they'll accomplish is to get their IP 
removed from GNU/Linux.

peace,
core