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SCO Caught Copying
linuxwrangler writes "While accusing everyone else of copying "their" code, SCO has meanwhile been caught copying documentation. In fact they copied several chapters of the Book of Webmin directly into their online documentation. While the book is available online, it is not licensed for redistribution. Details are sparse but it appears that SCO had to pay the publisher for using the material."
Yea right. I would expect that if you are going to try to destroy companies and extort money as such SCO has you would be cleaner than St. Peter. But nothing surprises me.
So if they paid the publisher for the documentation, why is this even a story?
Because the were stealing, and like... not respecting the inviolable rights of someone else to not have their stuff pinched. They're terrorists like Linux Torvols.
They didn't pay for it until someone noticed. Very underhanded.
While accusing everyone else of copying "their" code, SCO has meanwhile been caught copying documentation
Hypocrits? ONLINE? My gosh... what is this world coming to?
<insert witty linux comment here>
It's just a matter of time before SCO gets what's coming their way.
No Baystar has Darls toung.
As x approaches total apathy I couldn't care less.
Bad Darl, bad, go to your office with no stock options...
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I know I speak for many on /. when I say:
BWAAAAA HAAAAA HAAAA HAAAA HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!
thanks, I feel better now.
i'm going issue SCO an invoice for $699.
i know what you're thinking. well it doesn't matter that i don't hold the copyright, isn't that right SCO?
Marge, get me your address book, 4 beers, and my conversation hat.
Well at least SCO will attempt to make there money back by finding a Red Hat Linux disc in the publishers IT Room and sue for millions! :rollseyes:
Copyrighs on books published on the web is unconstitutional
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I think it is saying that was their punishment.
I almost forgot for a sec that this is slashdot and that no one reads the articles.
Ha ha!
I like the one year graph better. It looks like Ayers Rock.
taken! (by Davidleeroth) Thanks Bingo Foo!
Does this mean that the authors of the Book of Webmin now own the SCO documentation? Cool!
I hear SCO can license the Book of Webmin for the low, low price of $699 per document they want to use it in...
US Democracy:The best person for the job (among These pre-selected choices...)
Baystar is gripping *somthing* of Darl's, though I'm not sure it's his tongue...
"Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge"
- Charles Darwin
"let he who is without sin cast the first lawsuit"
SCO as an organization didn't do this. One lazy person or group which was supposed to write documentation decided not to write their own.
So, this is what happens when lawyers write the documentation then? Cos we all know that there are only lawyers working at SCO these days...
I'll turn into a supernova and burn up everything. Well I'll turn into a black little hole and you'll turn into string.
How could be a linux ripoff if they own linux?
I don't need no instructions to know how to rock!!!!
Sorry, you're too late.
I thought the first signs were zest for life and lack of sexual frustration.
SCUM announced today the latest version of their Lawsuit Generator Wizard package. The updated version now has a web enabled user interface. "Using our patented lawsuit generator, companies can quickly and efficiently file numerous complaints without leaving their computer." said Blame Snowell. "People can now generate lawsuits from anywhere that has Internet access", said Darn McNugget, "even from non extradition treaty countries."
The new version has a simpler user interface than previous versions. The user answers a series of simple questions. Many questions are multiple choice.
For instance: "Do you want to sue a [x] current or [_] former [x] customer or [_] business partner? Do you have an existing contract to use against them?
You can specify a defendant, or the software can randomly assign a defendant. Administrivia such as filing the documents with the court, sending copies to the defendant's lawyers, and generating the certificate of service is handled automatically. The Professional Edition will generate motions and memorandums in support of those motions.
New modules in the updated package include the Affirmative Defense generator which automatically answers each of the defendant's counterclaims. For particularly unfavorable counterclaims, a motion to dismiss is automatically generated. In the Professional Edition, a new Case Law History module has been added. This module can find marginally relevant case law and then selectively quote favorable sounding portions using the selective quoting tool.
Industry rumors have been circulating that a new add on module is in the works and was expected to be released last quarter. Lack of this module has apparently been a significant setback to the company. Company officials have been unusually quiet about this. Sources suggest that the rumored package is a Lie Management add on, which can also run stand alone. It has been rumored that the core engine was licensed from Microshaft. Company officials declined to comment.
Anonymous sources told us on condition of remaining unprosecuted, that the Lie Management module can manage competing bundles of lies that are told to multiple parties. The lie consistency checker helps keep stories straight, preventing a runaway lie cascade of escalating magnitude. A bit of truth, from a large predefined gallery, can be mixed in to give documents a professional sense of credibility.
"This is a perfect example of how corporations can benefit from proprietary software over open source software" said analyst Lorra DiDdlings.
Also updated is the Case Scheduling module which generates motions to unnecessarily delay the case. If multiple cases are concurrently in progress, the software is now able to coordinate the motions into a deadlock such that each case depends upon the outcome of the other cases.
Company officials confirmed the development of a companion product, the SEC Filing wizard. This separate package will fully integrate with the Lawsuit Ganerator if both are installed together. Pricing and the expected release date were not available.
Analyst Robber Pretenderle said "I give SCUM a 99% chance of winning their lawsuits based on their statements alone." The company's stock rose quickly on the news. (symbol: SCUM)
About SCUM.
SCUM, the owner of all software operating systems, is the leading provider of business lawsuits worldwide. Suing and threatening customers and business partners in over 86 countries, SCUM provides a full range of litigation fiascos. The recognized leader worldwide in providing lawsuit protection licenses, SCUM has been in business for over 25 years.
SCUM, Lie, and Lawsuit are trademarks of The SCUM Grope. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
This story contains forward looking statements. Investors are advised that some forward looking statements may look further out than the expected life of the company.
Any similarity to the truth is unintentional and purely coincidental.
The price of freedom is eternal litigation.
Now if we can just think of some way to persuade him to replace the flying excrement with his face in said fan interaction...
"Details are sparse..."
This should prefix ALL slashdot stories.
14:24 < chmeee> I'll say this about SCO: they have great documentation
Darl, it looks like you're in control of two things right now: Jack and Shit. And Jack just left town...
I like this one better. ;-)
Tom
Someday, I'll have a real sig.
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Baystar is gripping *somthing* of Darl's, though I'm not sure it's his tongue...
Can't be true. He doesn't have it.
Yes, cut it out. She told me last night that she's getting suspicious.
I doubt that evil was involved here...
but...but...but it's SCO!!!
"pimenta no cu do outros é refresco" (red peper in somebody else's arse is refreshment)
What ? Me, worry ?
The real important thing is that the stocks are going down, the money flies away and that sco closes down and we never hear about them ever. I think I dream of that very often...
This is totally insecure, but very convenient.
Microsoft has issued a cease-and-desist letter for infringing on its copyright to evil.
What was that phrase again "people in glass houses shouldn't throw stones"?
No, no, no, it's "People in grass houses shouldn't stow thrones."
Saying Android is a family of phones is akin to saying Linux is a family of PCs.
Oh? What about law? Precedents? Politics? Personal beliefs?
@HbFyo0$k8 tH!$
Two things. One is described as "long-established," the other "still in prototype". Which do you think came first???
(American schools... I dunno...)
Webmin should have sued SCO without mentioning any details that would allow correcting the problem. :>
I think you're mistaken my fellow Australian friend,
It's GNU/Ayers Rock!
mod sibling down -1,necrophiliac
I think he means notorious warez mastermind Linux The Vole. He didn't actually *write* Windows, he just stole it and incorporated it into his own operating system, SuxOS
I've got nothing against Microsoft Users... it's just their Overlord I can't stand.
= 9J =
I like the one year graph better. It looks like Ayers Rock.
It looks a perfect fit
I've got nothing against Microsoft Users... it's just their Overlord I can't stand.
= 9J =
"Do you say everything's ok and you're just like a normal, honest citizen after you've served your 4 years in jail for auto theft, or do you have a GTA record?"
Is that like owning a vinyl copy of Cutting Crew's Died In Your Arms Tonight? If so, its a pretty harsh sentence.
"I Know You Are But What Am I?"