[Linux-aus] SCO suspends it's Linux distribution

[Chris Debenham - eSun Systems Engineer]

Leon Brooks wrote:
> On Thu, 15 May 2003 14:48, Chris Debenham - eSun Systems Engineer wrote:
> 
>>What about apple?...
> 
> 
> Hang about, isn't Solaris BSD-derived? (-:
> 
> Cheers; Leon
> 

SunOS was BSD-derived, but Solaris is System V derived. But even so we 
previously bought complete UNIX IP rights from SCOs predecessors 
(perpetual license and all that) so we can make/ship derivative products 
without issue.

/me dons flame-proof suit
If you want a platform safe from IP issues don't forget Solaris x86 :-)

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