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Judge Calls SCO On Lack of Evidence

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the like-it-is-judge-like-it-is dept.

Rob writes to mention a CBR article on Judge Wells' assessment that SCO just hasn't made its case against IBM in the well-known and long-lasting legal battle. The magistrate called the lack of evidence inexcusable. She further likened their claims to a shoplifter being handed a catalog for a store after being stopped, and being told 'what you took is in there somewhere, figure it out.' From the article: "In the view of the court it is almost like SCO sought to hide its case until the ninth inning in hopes of gaining an unfair advantage despite being repeatedly told to put 'all the evidence... on the table' ... given SCO's own public statements... it would appear that SCO had more than enough evidence to comply with the court's orders." Groklaw has coverage of the decision, and the complete text from the judge. Update: 06/30 15:14 GMT by Z : This story bears more than a passing resemblance to this one from Wednesday. Sorry about that.

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  1. Re:This is still going on? by heinousjay · · Score: 5, Funny

    Ah, yes, the court of public opinion. I'm shocked the judge hasn't just deferred to that and sentenced Darl to be hanged by the neck til he be dead, dead, dead. Stupid rule of law.

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  2. Re:This is still going on? by IAmTheDave · · Score: 5, Funny

    I wonder what the board room meetings of SCO are like with the lawyers that have undoubtedly drained SCO's coffers of every red cent...

    "Na guys, we're feelin good about this thing. The judge keeps giving me a vibe - I'm so gonna hit that. But back to the case, na, we're doing well. I'm feeling judgement for us, no problem. IMB is (what's that? oh, IBM) IBM is SO gonna pay through the teeth. Leanux is going down!

    "Oh, um, here's your bill. Pay that whenever. No rush."

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  3. Re:So FINALLY we'll see an end to it? by Tackhead · · Score: 4, Funny
    > > I think I'll be checking the Salt Lake Tribune (I live here) for the eventual bankruptcy sale... maybe buy one of their logoed signs and mount it on a trophy plaque. (well, a man can dream, can't he?)
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    > While you're dreaming, why don't you go for Darl's head on a trophy plaque?

    Except that you misspelled "pike".

    I want to live just long enough to see them cut off Darl's head and stick it on a pike as a reminder to the next ten generations that some things come at too high a price. I would look up into his beady eyes and wave, like this... (*wave*!). Can your associates arrange that for me, Mr. McBride?
    - Vir "Flounder" Kotto, Sr. VP, IBM Empire.

  4. Re:So FINALLY we'll see an end to it? by spun · · Score: 4, Funny

    I want to live just long enough to see them cut off Darl's head and stick it on a pike...

    Why would you put Darl's head on a fish?

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  5. Re:This is still going on? by imaginaryelf · · Score: 4, Funny

    Hey. Whatchout for that flying chair....