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This page was last updated on October 4th, 2008
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Sun Is Currently Distributing the 2.4 Kernel under the GPLSun Is Currently Distributing the 2.4 Kernel under the GPL
Sun considers offering their own Linux version, and indemnifying customers based on Sun license with SCO. [Groklaw]
Sun May Offer Java Customers SCO ReliefSun May Offer Java Customers SCO Relief
Sun considers adding unusual provision to some Java licenses: Sun would agree to indemnify Linux-using licensees from SCO Linux-related lawsuits; using fear of SCO to help Java grow. [ZDNet CNET News.com]
The Solaris TrapThe Solaris Trap
Sun to release source code to Solaris, proprietary Unix, under Sun Community Source License. This poses a threat: it creates temptation to include non-free code into parts of Linux; could open Linux long crippling series of intellectual property fights, l
Sun Seeks to Capitalize on SCO SuitSun Seeks to Capitalize on SCO Suit
Launches print ad campaign highlighting IBM license dispute with SCO, encourages IBM customers to switch to Sun platform; aimed at organizations running AIX, IBM version of Unix. [ZDNet CNET News.com]
Sun Expands Unix Deal with SCOSun Expands Unix Deal with SCO
Previously secret licensee of SCO Unix intellectual property has revealed its identity: Unix leader Sun Microsystems. Sun actually was first firm to sign with SCO, before Microsoft. [CNET News.com]
Sun Moves to Reassure Unix CustomersSun Moves to Reassure Unix Customers
Following SCO-IBM Unix intellectual property rights filing, Sun confirms licensing position, that it has licenses covering all elements of Unix core code used in its flagship Solaris OSs. [vnunet.com]
Sun Sees Opportunity in IBM-SCO ShowdownSun Sees Opportunity in IBM-SCO Showdown
Sun Microsystems redies AIX to Solaris Migration Program to harvest possible customers from looming battle between SCO and IBM over IBM AIX license, its Unix OS; mandated 100-day license notice period ends Friday. [eWeek]
Sun Comes out from behind the CloudsSun Comes out from behind the Clouds
Sun is 2nd SCO licensee; pact, signed early 2003, expands Sun's 1994 rights to use Unix in Solaris OS; SCO also granted warrant to buy up to 210,000 shares SCO stock, $1.83 a share as part of deal, according to regulatory document. [Groklaw]
Sun Confirms IP Rights for All Versions of its Unix Operating SystemsSun Confirms IP Rights for All Versions of its Unix Operating Systems
In light of SCO legal dispute with IBM over Unix licensing rights, Sun announced it has absolutely no licensing issues with SCO today. Brief story, some links, several forum comments. [Linux Today]

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