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Increased Linux Use With SCO's Defeat Predicted

Posted by Zonk on from the penguins-in-more-places dept.

twitter writes "The defeat of SCO's infamous copyright attack has Forbes wondering if a GNU/Linux boom is upon us. They discuss how this will benefit Novel, IBM, Chrysler, AutoZone and Red Hat. 'The SCO Group frightened potential business users away from Linux with lawsuits demanding billions in royalties. But the litigious company's claims were shot down in a ruling that will likely boost uptake of the operating system.'"

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  1. lol by thatskinnyguy · · Score: 3, Funny

    *Companies formerly threatened by SCO peek out from their spider holes*

    "Is it safe to use Linux now?", they say timidly.

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    1. Re:lol by CaymanIslandCarpedie · · Score: 4, Funny

      Does this mean 2008 will be the year of the Linux desktop? ;-)

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  2. FTA by grub · · Score: 4, Funny


    The SCO Group did not return a call seeking comment on Monday.

    Maybe their phones were disconnected for non-payment?

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