SCO Invokes DMCA, Names Headers, Novell Steps In

Sparky writes "We've already heard that SCO have invoked the DMCA via 'letters sent to select Fortune 1000 Linux end users.' The specifics come via a copy of the letter reprinted at LWN.net - they've decided that they own the copyright to about 65 header files contained in Linux - largely errno.h, signal.h and ioctl.h." balloonpup also notes "CNet News has reported that SCO has reported a fourth quarter loss of $1.6 million, owing mostly to hefty legal fees in its war against Linux. SCO said they would have reported $7.4 million in earnings, if not for the $9 million payout to their lawyers. Way to go, SCO!" Many readers also point out a Groklaw article indicating Novell has registered for the copyrights on multiple versions of Unix with the U.S. Copyright Office, so that "both the SCO Group and Novell have registered for UNIX System V copyrights for the same code."

Comments

Re:DMCA Must gooo! its gayer than the YMCA

[Anonymous Coward]

Argentina was a relatively small country without global clout. America is the global hyperpower, with more military force than the next most powerful countries put together. Its decline will be rather messy for the entire world.

Is the Dot Lawyer Bubble Bursting?

[serutan]

Here's an attractive theory: SCO's situation is a sign that the practice of petty litigation in lieu of actually doing something productive has inflated beyond the world's ability to sustain it. SCO will be the first in a series of companies to go bankrupt through irresponsible litigation, lawsuits will subside to a rational level, and thousands of lawyers will be working for porn sites to feed their families.

At least we can hope.