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SCO Code to be Protected in Closed Court

An anonymous reader writes "SCO public relations director Blake Stowell today said that the company had secured permission to present the code alleged to have found its way into Linux to a closed court. Once again SCO is refusing to tell Linux users just what code they claim is infringing on their IP rights, while still threatening to sue corporations running Linux."

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  1. WILDCAT IS ON TEH SPOKE by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic
    1. Re:WILDCAT IS ON TEH SPOKE by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      someone please tell me what the hell this means, i see it all the time

    2. Re:WILDCAT IS ON TEH SPOKE by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      I don't think you know what it means either, lH00Zre

  2. Expert Advice by Fisting+Advice+Troll · · Score: -1, Offtopic
    Whether you are attending a private sex party or a public club, there are some good manners that should be followed. Obviously these rules will vary for different parties, but here are a few good rules to follow so that you don't become an unwanted guest and never get invited back again.
    • Don't be a sling lizard - In other words, don't get into a sling unless you have a play partner. And if slings are limited, give other people a change to use the sling.
    • Lay down paper towels on the floor before playing to collect any spilled lubrication. You may also want to place a paper towel under the bottoms butt. Wipe off the play area and the bottom completely before leaving the play area. It is the tops responsibility to make sure the lube is wiped off the bottoms butt and that the floor and sling or table is wiped off and clean for the next person.
    • Ask your host what the house rules are This includes where you are allowed to play and what supplies you should bring (I always bring my own lube, beverage, paper towels and other party supplies to private parties). At THE SLING you can bring your own lube or we sell it there. Bring your own beer if desired, we provide sodas, paper towels, gloves, condoms and shower. For all parties it's polite to bring your own towel in case you want to shower
    • Don't just walk up to a play session and join in It's best to try to get some eye contact to see if they want you to join in. It can be very distracting to be in a scene and have somebody just join in especially if you don't want them there.
    • Keep unnecessary conversation and noises out of the play area Try not to have regular conversations where people playing can hear you. Also, if you are a screaming or make loud noises during play, this may disturb other guests. Some people enjoy the loud moans and groans but many find it disturbing.
    • If you move any equipment around return it to the original spot when done For example, if you raise or lower the sling, return it to where it was when you got there. Or if you move a table or chair, return it.
    • Do not share lube. This can lead to the transmission of HIV and other diseases. The cans can become contaminated while playing so it's good to write you name on the jar of crisco or lube.
    • Wash off hands and arms and dick when done playing Preferrably with an antibacterial soap.
    • Don't walk around the party in street clothes or be a gawkerAt most play parties the guys are usually in jocks or chaps so that their butts are exposed
    Proper Fisting Technique Photograph
  3. Hmmm by digitalchinky · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Permission to keep it closed from that old spamming grandmother I'd imagine.

  4. Re:This protects the court by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic
    "We find this Court to be in contempt of SCO!!!"

    Hmm, where are the Soviet Russia jokes when you need one?

  5. Eh? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    WILDCAT IS ON TEH SPOKE?!!!

  6. Funny by dtfinch · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Mod that up.

  7. Re:Scepticism is still called for by Imperator · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    What about Bush's DUI? Wasn't there something weird with the records being "routinely destroyed"? Or were those the records of his desertion?

    --

    Gates' Law: Every 18 months, the speed of software halves.
  8. Re:Scepticism is still called for by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Err...

    More like "Ted Kennedy's gross negligence contributed to the death of someone". That doesn't equate to murder.

    If you have information that Ted Kennedy actually committed homicide, you should be calling the FBI rather than posting on /. There is no statute of limitations on homicide and they would be more than happy to take your call.

  9. Re:Scepticism is still called for by willabr · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    ARMONK, New York (AP) -- IBM Corp. plans to move up to several thousand skilled software jobs from the United States to India, China and other countries, which could amount to one of the biggest such actions yet in the technology industry.

    IBM documents obtained by The Wall Street Journal said about 4,700 programming jobs could be shifted overseas to save costs, a growing high-tech industry trend known as "offshoring."

    More than 900 people are already scheduled to be told of the move in the first half of 2004, while another 3,700 jobs have been identified as having the "potential to move offshore," the Journal said. IBM already has hired 500 engineers in India to take on some of the work that will be moved, the Journal reported.

    The division affected is IBM's Application Management Services group, part of Big Blue's huge technology services division. The IBM facilities where workers could be replaced include offices in Dallas, Southbury, Connecticut, Poughkeepsie, New York, Raleigh, North Carolina, and Boulder, Colorado.

    IBM spokesman James Sciales said he would not comment on "internal presentations" but noted that most of IBM's work force, which now totals 315,000, has been overseas for years. Sciales also released a statement saying IBM expects hiring in the United States next year will match or exceed 2003 levels.

    While companies long ago began moving manufacturing jobs and other blue-collar work to Asia, big business is now increasingly shifting skilled work there as well. According to International Data Corp., foreign workers performed about 5 percent of information technology services for American companies this year, but by 2007, that share will grow to 23 percent.

    Often, the American workers being replaced are called upon to train their overseas replacements. The same will be expected of IBM employees whose jobs are being transferred, according to the Journal.

    IBM shares were up 76 cents at $93.47 in morning trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

  10. Re:Scepticism is still called for by willabr · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    ARMONK, New York (AP) -- IBM Corp. plans to move up to several thousand skilled software jobs from the United States to India, China and other countries, which could amount to one of the biggest such actions yet in the technology industry.

    IBM documents obtained by The Wall Street Journal said about 4,700 programming jobs could be shifted overseas to save costs, a growing high-tech industry trend known as "offshoring."

    More than 900 people are already scheduled to be told of the move in the first half of 2004, while another 3,700 jobs have been identified as having the "potential to move offshore," the Journal said. IBM already has hired 500 engineers in India to take on some of the work that will be moved, the Journal reported.

    The division affected is IBM's Application Management Services group, part of Big Blue's huge technology services division. The IBM facilities where workers could be replaced include offices in Dallas, Southbury, Connecticut, Poughkeepsie, New York, Raleigh, North Carolina, and Boulder, Colorado.

    IBM spokesman James Sciales said he would not comment on "internal presentations" but noted that most of IBM's work force, which now totals 315,000, has been overseas for years. Sciales also released a statement saying IBM expects hiring in the United States next year will match or exceed 2003 levels.

    While companies long ago began moving manufacturing jobs and other blue-collar work to Asia, big business is now increasingly shifting skilled work there as well. According to International Data Corp., foreign workers performed about 5 percent of information technology services for American companies this year, but by 2007, that share will grow to 23 percent.

    Often, the American workers being replaced are called upon to train their overseas replacements. The same will be expected of IBM employees whose jobs are being transferred, according to the Journal.

    IBM shares were up 76 cents at $93.47 in morning trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

    Steve Mills, Senior Vice President and Group Executive
    IBM Corporation

  11. Re:Scepticism is still called for by AceM2 · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I never said it equated to the legal term of murder, now did I AC? Second, I never said he committed the legal term of homicide... Third, I don't have any evidence to contribute to the case, and I never said I did...So why would I call the FBI and waste their time, knowing that Kennedy already got this all locked up tight? Finally... Her death was the direct result of actions on his part. If I hold a pistol to your head while I drink vodka until I pass out and "accidentally" pull the trigger, would you not consider that murder? Regardless of how you want to spin it and say that he "contributed" to her death and that it wasn't considered murder for some reason... That doesn't suddenly make it *okay*. In any case, my original point was to show how the cases are completely different.. Do I think either of them should be sealed? Not really, but in a case where someone died and everyone got off pretty much without consequence, I want answers.

  12. Re:In Soviet Russia... by Billly+Gates · · Score: -1, Offtopic
    Odd. That should be pretty obvious and the other way around. Sadly its becoming true.