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Unix decline extends SCO revenue drop: Unix decline extends SCO revenue dropDie SCO, die!!!Ha ha!!!The sooner they die offthe sooner the company I pretend to work for will stop selling their lame systems for use in grocery-type POS systems.DIE! SCO UNIX DIE! I HATE WORKING ON YOUR SOFTWARE! COULD YOUR COMMAND LINE SUCK ANY...; Tags: SCO Group Inc., AutoZone Inc., Unix, Daimler AG; Discussion threads 2005-06-01
AutoZone wants SCO case put on hold: AutoZone wants SCO case put on holdWaiting...I'll be happy when this whole foul mess blows over, SCO vanishes, Linux is vindicated, Darl et al. are safely behind bars, and there is life and love again. The whole matter is a twisted, stupid joke.At it again."SCO's case against AutoZone has...; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, SCO Group Inc., AutoZone Inc.; Discussion threads 2004-04-27
SCO files suit against AutoZone: SCO files suit against AutoZoneThey were forced to do it...SCO had no choice. AutoZone repeatedly ignored SCO's warnings to pay for Linux licenses or face justice. AutoZone decided they would not pay for these licenses and continued to use them illegally. As my rep says, "If you don't pay, don't...; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, UNIX, Operating systems, AutoZone Inc., SCO Group Inc., Linux; Discussion threads 2004-03-03
SCO files suit against AutoZone: SCO files suit against AutoZoneNT I will now buy all my automotive supplies at AutoZoneWhat a crock.SCO's moves no longer qualify as news.Up to now, SCO shows no proof to the public to support their claims, instead, just they just keep insisting that they are right. Doesn't it remind...; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, SCO Group Inc., AutoZone Inc.; Discussion threads 2004-03-03
AutoZone Relies on SAS for Pricing, Product Optimization: The director of product and price optimization at AutoZone, the nation's leading auto parts retailer, realizes that his company cannot adopt a one-size-fits-all approach to stocking the shelves at its 3,300 stores. With SAS, AutoZone ensures efficient, profitable retail operations - not to mention more satisfied customers - by knowing...; Tags: Optimization, SAS Institute, AutoZone Inc., Pricing Strategy; Case studies

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The most exciting thing in IT: The most exciting thing in ITAh yes, the best of the past . . .I was a great fan of the QMS printers - they were tough and the support was excellent - on par with Sun service!The HP workstations (HP735 et al) were workhorses that were tough and worked...; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Strategy, Operating systems, UNIX, SCO Group Inc., SCOx, Novell Inc., Sun Microsystems Inc., IBM Corp., information technology; Discussion threads 2007-09-21
SCO files for bankruptcy: SCO files for bankruptcyBWAHAHAHAGood riddance to an irrevelant company.RE: SCO files for bankruptcyThis was expected. I see they're still optimistic enough to file a Chapter 11, but they're going to need some very lucky breaks to avoid liquidation. Always tragic to see a company go under due to...; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, SCOx, Caldera/SCOX, SCO Group Inc., Novell Inc., bankruptcy, Chapter 11; Discussion threads 2007-09-14
SCO files for bankruptcy: SCO Group, best known for suing IBM, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. In a statement, SCO said it was filing to reorganize under Chapter 11. The Board of Directors of The SCO Group history lesson have unanimously determined that Chapter 11 reorganization is...; Tags: SCO Group Inc., Bankruptcy, Unix, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2007-09-14
Delay in SCO justice gives Microsoft hope: Delay in SCO justice gives Microsoft hopeI liked that water interfaceThere are a lot of areas where innovation is needed, and Microsoft came up with one. Which is good. Too bad it wasn't as good as the Nintendo Wii joystick.The COUPONS....the coupons MS distributed WITHOUT an expiration date!!After portions of...; Tags: open source, Patent Law, Microsoft Corp., patent, Novell Inc., SCO Group Inc.; Discussion threads 2007-08-13
A comment about SCO/Novell: A comment about SCO/NovellWhat goes around comes aroundSco's attack on Linux using baseless claims of Unix IP violations has come full circle. They've more or less put themselves out of business by betting on a FUD campaign founded on nothing more than wishful thinking.[the copyright issue really has nothing to...; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, UNIX, Operating systems, IBM Corp., SCO Group Inc., Linux, IP, Novell Inc.; Discussion threads 2007-08-12
Another nail in SCO's Linux lawsuit coffin: In a 102-page ruling, Judge Dale A. Kimball eviscerated SCO's claims that it owns the copyright to Unix (see Groklaw's coverage, NYT, WSJ). For the last several years, SCO has been engaged in lawsuits against IBM and others, claiming that parts of Linux violate its alleged copyrights to Unix. In...; Tags: Linux, SCO Group Inc., SCO Linux, Unix, Dan Farber; Blog posts 2007-08-11
Novell clarifies $40M payment to Microsoft as "peace of mind": In a series of e-mail exchanges that started a couple of evenings ago with a notification from Novells press relations department about an open letter to the open source community from the companys CEO Ron Hovsepian, I asked Novell spokesperson Kevan Barney why, if as Novell has so vociferously claimed,...; Tags: Novells $40, peace, Microsoft Corp., Linux, General, Open Source, IT Management, Software Infrastructure, Legal, Berlind; Blog posts 2006-11-22
One fantasy that Bill Gates thankfully knows how to fulfill: Against the backdrop of all the vendors whove been indemnifying their customers against this, that, or the other lawsuit, I keep telling people that its highly unlikely that vendors are going to sue you if the software you got from someone else (eg: Red Hat) infringes on a patent that...; Tags: spyware, FTC, ERG, Security, Legal, General; Blog posts 2006-11-14
One fantasy that Bill Gates thankfully knows how to fulfill: Against the backdrop of all the vendors whove been indemnifying their customers against this, that, or the other lawsuit, I keep telling people that its highly unlikely that vendors are going to sue you if the software you got from someone else (eg: Red Hat) infringes on a patent that...; Tags: General, Security, Legal, Berlind, ERG, FTC, spyware; Blog posts 2006-11-14
Red Hat lawyer is right about indemnification not mattering. But for the wrong reasons: According to a new FAQ on Red Hats Web site -- one thats primarily designed to spin the bilateral legal protection that Microsoft and Novell have assured to each other as a net positive for Red Hat -- the North Carolina-based distributor of open source software will now offer indemnification...; Tags: General, Open Source, Software Infrastructure, Legal, indemnification; Blog posts 2006-11-06
Why tech companies hate the blogosphere: Why tech companies hate the blogosphereYou know the saying Russell[i]"Loose lips sink ships."[/i] ;)One word: OsbourneTheir desire for secrecy is understandable, given the fate of any computer company who has knowledge of a new product slip out too early. It means the death of any sales of any...; Tags: Blogging, Strategy, Operating systems, Coca-Cola Co., Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., blogosphere; Discussion threads 2006-04-24
Years into case, SCO asserts copyright infringement: Years into case, SCO asserts copyright infringementMs Funded?Is Microsoft still funding SCO? Has SCO won anything? Why are they still around?What is really odd about thisis that the the 1995 Asset Purchase Agreement is specifically excludes the copyrights while the 1996 ammendment says that Novell will only turn...; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, UNIX, Novell Inc., SCO Group Inc., IBM Corp., CalderaSCO, Linux; Discussion threads 2006-01-06
Microsoft 'enemies' make for strange bedfellows: Microsoft 'enemies' make for strange bedfellowsImplied pejorativesMust a "common denominator" be "lowest?" Couldn't it simply imply efficiency, ease of manipulation, and freedom unnecessary encumbrances? Couldn't "without many bells and whistles" imply the same thing. Must a standard be insanely complex to earn your approval? Or...; Tags: OpenDocument Format (ODF), Linux, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, UNIX, common denominator, denominator, Microsoft Corp., SCO Group Inc., OpenDocument Format; Discussion threads 2005-09-26
Novell hits back at SCO in Unix dispute: Novell hits back at SCO in Unix disputeNovell has no case...My rep was telling me today over lunch that an attorney friend of his at Microsoft has looked at the merits of Novell's claim and has said Novell is in deep trouble. My rep then reminded me to remind my...; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Unix, SCO Group Inc., Novell Inc., Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2005-07-29
HP takes hard line with partners: HP takes hard line with partnersMakes perfect sense.Not that I am suggesting restricting consumer choice, but making the effort to be competitive across all products is pure common sense.Simply Put..He's Going To LoseSeeing that he's putting his huge salary and lifestyle over 14,500 people, I'm sure this will impact HP...; Tags: Business structures, Marketing research, partnership, Hewlett-Packard Co., reseller; Discussion threads 2005-07-19

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