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SCO Prides Itself on Inspiring FUD

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the almost-too-funny-to-laugh-at dept.

ronaldb64 writes "According to a recent press release they are "...honored to be named among the many influential companies that comprise the SD Times 100. We pride ourselves in the work we do to create world renowned Unix-based solutions designed by some of the most experienced and outstanding engineers in the industry," said Jeff Hunsaker, senior vice president and general manager, SCO's UNIX Division. What is the reason for the SD Times nomination? "The company's legal assaults on IBM and Linux users dominated 2003's tech headlines and shook up the open-source community. No other IT topic inspires such fervent debate, fear, uncertainty and doubt.". I guess any press is good press these days for SCO. Congratulations..."

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  1. SCO creating something? by AtariAmarok · · Score: 5, Interesting
    "...create world renowned Unix-based solutions designed...."

    Seriously, is SCO actually creating new products right now? (other than the product of lawsuits, $699 profits, FUD, scare, etc). Actual user/consumer/business products?

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  2. marketing *IS* important by Ubergrendle · · Score: 4, Interesting

    Although FUD needs to be constantly and consistently fought in corporations by knowledgable IT employees, FUD is a legitimate marketing technique. It ~works~. Few, if any, businessmen knew who SCO was 2 years ago, but now they have almost universal brand-name recognition.

    So, full marks for their marketing and communications strategy. Its distasteful and full of lies, but so far they've been effective at getting their message out, and have avoided any consequences (e.g. perjury; public backlash) to this date.

    The real question, though, is whether they will be able to translate this notoreity into $. Can they execute a business plan that will translate into consistent streams of revenue? Given their poor execution so far (e.g. they have not strategy outside of lawyers) I think not. If they get out of this intact, or maybe with a blip of one time profit on their books, they should count themselves lucky!

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    1. Re:marketing *IS* important by antiMStroll · · Score: 4, Interesting

      Kneecapping also ~works~, but few consider it a valid business practice and they're not held in high regard. FUD, as wielded by SCO, is comprised of lies, threats and intimidation. If that's a currently valid business practice then new laws are required.

  3. SCO, blah, blah, blah by Otter · · Score: 4, Interesting
    Moving beyond this morning's Two Minutes Of Hate -- of more interest is Apple's making the list for both Tools and Deployment Platforms. They've been improving on both fronts and it's interesting to see a corporate-ish IT publication noticing.

    And what is up with that shirt Marc Fleury is wearing? OK, he's French, but still!

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  4. IBM tells it like it is ! by RichMan · · Score: 4, Interesting
    New filing from IBM in the lawsuit with SCO.

    READ THIS multi-page tiff: IBM's reply

    IBM roasts SCO for the lack of evidence and delay tactics. Practicaly asks the Judge for a contempt of court ruling.