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SCO to Take On Hollywood

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the where-the-money-is dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Daniel Lyons, the man you may remember for calling the FSF 'Linux's Hit Men' is now reporting that SCO is 'Holding Up Hollywood.' Their reasoning? It's because 'They're using a ton of Linux in Hollywood, so they've become a lightning rod for us,' says Darl McBride, SCO's chief executive. As usual, Groklaw provides insightful commentary concerning rehash SCO has planted to remain in the news, saying 'Maybe they should fulfill prior threats before they throw out new ones? Otherwise, it could lead some of us to doubt their sincerity.'" At least it's smarter than trying to sell a license to every home user of Linux.

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  1. SCO to play villain in next Bruce Willis movie by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    In a shocking move today, DreamWorks Studios announced the next Bruce Willis feature would include the company SCO as the primary antagonist. "Yes, Bruce Willis' character will have to blow up SCO. It should be quite the scene." said director Mark van Flemburg of the as yet unnamed movie.

  2. Suicide by BCW2 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Taking on a group with deeper pockets and more political clout than IBM? That has to be the biggest brain fart in history.

    McBride needs to remove his golf shoes before he steps on his dick again.

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    Professional Politicians are not the solution, they ARE the problem.
    1. Re:Suicide by October_30th · · Score: 5, Funny
      Agreed.

      I'm starting to think SCO's legal strategy is to get the entire company declared legally insane. Watch them suing Microsoft and DoJ next.

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      The owls are not what they seem
    2. Re:Suicide by Kazymyr · · Score: 4, Funny

      LOL. I have one more sizeable target for McBride to set his sights on. I heard that the Pentagon runs Linux on a lot of computers. Maybe he should sue them.

      Oh wait... "What's that, Darl? You don't think a missile up your ass would be good for your health? Well, shoulda' thought of that before!". Bam!

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      I hadn't known there were so many idiots in the world until I started using the Internet -Stanislaw Lem
  3. This weekend only! by Trillan · · Score: 4, Funny

    This weekend only! Live in Hollywood!

    In this corner, the reigning heavyweight champion, with millions of dollars in court awards over the years: The heavyweight champion, the MPAA!

    In this corner, the challenger, featherweight SCO. With no significant assets, no business plan, and no hope in hell, SCO.

    Personally, I don't really care who wins. I'm just hoping it goes the distance and we see a lot of blood...

  4. Father of McBride by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    In this hilarious update of the much-loved Hollywood classic, Steve Martin turns in a winning performance as Darl McBride, the befuddled CEO of SCO who has a hard time maintaining his grip on reality when Hollywood effects shops unexpectedly chooses to use Linux. Tickling funnybones and touching hearts of critics and audiences alike, this entertaining treat chronicles Darl's hysterical trials and tribulations leading up to his downfall. Funnyman Martin Short lights up the screen as the off-the-wall Linus Torvalds. Father of McBride promises to love, honor, and deliver the kind of motion picture fun you'll thoroughly enjoy.

  5. Dr. Seuss estate is going to kill me for this by yerricde · · Score: 4, Funny

    I will not pay you in Japan,
    I will not pay you in Thailand.
    I will not pay in Spain or France,
    I will not pay you, not one chance!
    I will not pay you, S-C-O,
    I need not pay you, no, no, no!

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    Will I retire or break 10K?