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SCO Files for Stay of Execution

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the check-out-my-legal-briefs dept.

An anonymous reader writes "SCO has filed for another delay in the case against IBM. The article reports that 'According to filings in the case, SCO is looking to buy time until the court can hear its arguments compelling IBM to release more information. SCO lawyers argue the information -- namely source code they claim was lifted from AIX and Dynix to bolster the open source Linux kernel -- is necessary in getting a successful ruling.'"

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  1. The words of REM come to mind. . . by Excen · · Score: 4, Funny

    "It's the end of the world as we know it, and I feel fine!"

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  2. SCO tactic by Nichotin · · Score: 5, Funny

    Their strategy is simple, delay, delay, delay until IBM goes bankrupt.

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    1. Re:SCO tactic by RsG · · Score: 4, Funny

      Whereas their law firm's strategy is even simpler: take the money and run.

      I can see it now; suit-and-tie lawyers making a mad dash from Utah to Texas and then Mexico, with Darl and a fleet of cops cars in hot pursuit. Their ties flapping in the dusty wind, case files and "source code", that is on closer examination shredded newspaper, fluttering as it's thrown out the window. Banjo music plays as the lawyer's Mercedes pickup truck rattles down offroad trails, the lawyers finally escaping in a mad stunt that involves getting the stylish rustbucket airborne.

      Sort of the dukes of hazard meets law and order, with that special surreal Utah flavour that Darl seems to be snorting.

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    2. Re:SCO tactic by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

      You are ignoring their other lawsuits (Redhat, Novell...). It's obvious their strategry is to lose lawsuits... how do they make money? Simple: volume!

    3. Re:SCO tactic by KilobyteKnight · · Score: 5, Funny
      Oh...wait. Didn't SCO cap their legal funds. Looks like they're the ones who will go bankrupt!

      Yes. I believe it was at $35M. The SCO lawyers haven't reached that yet. I think they'll give up when they do.

      I can see it now:

      SCO Lawyer: Judge Kimball, I'm a little embarrassed here, but it looks like we really don't have a case. You know how complicated these computer things are. It turns out the line "for( i=0; imax; i++)" is actually not SCO IP. Can we just forget this silly lawsuit, please?
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  3. Stay of execution by Anne+Thwacks · · Score: 3, Funny

    No, No... excute them now!

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  4. Yeah, it's aold news to groklaw.. by TiggertheMad · · Score: 5, Funny

    ..but we need something to gossip about on /.

    THE SCENE: A COURTROOM. IT IS FILLED WITH MANY TENSE LAWYERS IN EXPENSIVE SUITS, HALF OF THEM ARE BLUE.

    SCO SHILL: Your honor, most wise, humble and double wicked cool dud-
    JUDGE: Get on with it.
    SCO SHILL: *Ahem* In accordance with the 1887 ruling of the federal government vs. Keanu Reves, we would like you to summarily find for the plaintiff, SCO, and award damages to the tune of-
    JUDGE: I'm not familiar with that ruling. Keanu Reves? 1887? If this is another delaying tactic counselor...
    SCO SHILL: We request a three month period to shake down more, er, find um, evidence!
    JUDGE: Denied. You haven't given a reason that there might be new evidenc introduced.
    SCO SHILL: WE REQUEST A RECESS!
    JUDGE: Denied. You just got back from one.
    SCO SHILL: WE REQUEST AN EMERGENCY BATHROOM BREAK!
    KEANU: (from the back of the courtroom) Woah.

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  5. Re:SCO shows infringing code??? by Em+Ellel · · Score: 4, Funny

    January 12, 2004 SCO hands infringing code to IBM

    Did I miss something?

    Yes, now they want it back! ;-)

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  6. Misquoted... by helmespc · · Score: 5, Funny

    SCO was misquoted... the actual quote was... "Our evidence against Linux doesn't exist... oh shit... did I say that out loud... spin doctor that, wouldya?"

  7. eh? by Xzzy · · Score: 5, Funny

    Stay of Execution? Come on, can't we just kill them now!?

  8. Best line: by underpar · · Score: 4, Funny

    "[SCO's]Lawyers point to...IBM's failure to produce information that back up SCO's breach of contract and copyright infringement claims."

  9. Execution.exe by Tokerat · · Score: 4, Funny


    The only thing SCO has that isn't going to be executed is their code...

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  10. Re:When will they learn? by antiMStroll · · Score: 4, Funny
    "...is like watching a completely preventable train wreck in the slowest possible motion.."

    We like to call it the legal system.

  11. Article Summary by mod_parent_down · · Score: 3, Funny

    "...So if Chewbacca is from Endor, you must convict!... er, I mean acquit! Dammit, how did it go again? Your honor, can we have a little more time to uh, research?"

  12. Again? by mehaiku · · Score: 4, Funny

    Darl could not sink any lower
    He's tops as a bullshit thrower
    But Darl showed his ass
    Which is now only grass
    And IBM is the lawnmower.