Consider that since SCO has an entire market capitalization of roughly $160 million, and total assets of under $40 million, the cost to buy them outright would be significantly cheaper than settling, or even litigating the lawsuit. Creating a ridiulous price for licenses IMO is only preparation for the lawsuit, where they will have to show some logic behind the dollar value of their 'losses.' I don't think even SCO really expects anyone to pay them, but either way they win from their point of view. I'm convinced that a buyout by Big Blue or someone who wants to get rid of this pesky gnat is what the market, and SCO, is betting on.
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Consider that since SCO has an entire market capitalization of roughly $160 million, and total assets of under $40 million, the cost to buy them outright would be significantly cheaper than settling, or even litigating the lawsuit. Creating a ridiulous price for licenses IMO is only preparation for the lawsuit, where they will have to show some logic behind the dollar value of their 'losses.' I don't think even SCO really expects anyone to pay them, but either way they win from their point of view. I'm convinced that a buyout by Big Blue or someone who wants to get rid of this pesky gnat is what the market, and SCO, is betting on.