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	MS Blesses SCO, Licenses Unix URL: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2003/05/19/ms_blesses_sco_licenses_unix/ ODP description: Licensing Unix code from litigious SCO does little to allay fears that SCO is but a beard for Redmond. Microsoft was instrumental in SCO early growth, by selling Xenix. [The Register] Page title: MS blesses SCO, licenses Unix \| The Register
	Microsoft Licenses Unix from SCO URL: http://www.wired.com/techbiz/media/news/2003/05/58904 ODP description: Licensing Unix technology from SCO shows where intellectual property battle lines are being drawn across the industry, according to analysts. [osOpinion] Page title: Microsoft Licenses Unix From SCO Page description: Microsoft announces it will license the rights to Unix from SCO Group. A spokesman denies Microsoft's timing was an attempt to exploit the controversy surrounding Linux to benefit Microsoft but said the two companies had been working on an agreement for months.
	Microsoft Mum on Unix Licensing Move URL: http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Past-News/Microsoft-Mum-on-Unix-Licensing-Move/ ODP description: Firm, which on Monday announced it was licensing Unix source code and patents from SCO, remains tight-lipped on its reasons for the move; spokesman says no one available to discuss matter further at this time. [eWeek] Page description: Microsoft Mum on Unix Licensing Move:
	Microsoft Sends Message with Unix Deal URL: http://news.cnet.com/2100-1016-1007715.html ODP description: Licensing rights to Unix technology from SCO lends heavyweight backing to SCO intellectual property claims and helps Microsoft fight Linux, a growing market threat to Windows, analysts say. [CNET News.com] Page title: Microsoft sends message with Unix deal - CNET News Page description: A licensing deal with the SCO Group lends heavyweight backing to Unix intellectual-property claims, and helps Microsoft combat Linux, a growing threat to the software giant. A CNET article by Martin LaMonica and Mike Ricciuti, Staff Writers, CNET News. Published on May 19, 2003 11:32 AM PDT.
	Microsoft vs. Linux Takes a Weird Turn URL: http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/may2003/tc20030523_5851_tc119.htm ODP description: On 19 May, SCO got help from Microsoft, which agreed to license SCO Unix technology. That sent shudders through the industry. Will the moves by SCO and Microsoft make trouble for Linux? So far, users are cautious. [osOpinion] Page title: BW Online \| May 23, 2003 \| Microsoft vs. Linux Takes a Weird Turn Page description: Gates & Co. are paying a licensing fee for SCO's Unix technology -- and some techies see a plot to derail the rival operating system
	Microsoft Covers Back with SCO Unix License URL: http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Past-News/Microsoft-Covers-Back-With-SCO-Unix-License/ ODP description: Crusade by SCO to protect Unix intellectual property took unexpected turn when Microsoft Corp. said it was licensing Unix source code and patent from SCO. SCO approached Microsoft a few months before with IP claim. [eWeek] Page title: Microsoft Covers Back With SCO Unix License Page description: Microsoft Covers Back With SCO Unix License:
	Microsoft's New Linux Gambit URL: http://news.cnet.com/2010-1071_3-1010057.html ODP description: Licensing deal formally allies Microsoft with a firm intent on frightening open-source community into submission. DoJ can't accuse Microsoft of harming business Linux users; easier, safer to let SCO do dirty work. [CNET News.com] Page title: Microsoft's new Linux gambit - CNET News Page description: CNET News.com's Charles Cooper explains why SCO's legal battle against IBM--and to a lesser extent the idea behind open-source development--is music to Steve Ballmer's ears. A CNET article by Charles Cooper. Published on May 30, 2003 4:00 AM PDT.
	SCO Pulps Caldera-MS Trial Archives URL: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2003/05/22/sco_pulps_calderams_trial_archives/ ODP description: AP reports the 937 boxes of court-ordered documents from the Caldera vs. Microsoft DR-DOS antitrust lawsuit, that were stored since the trial, are being destroyed now by request of SCO; 40 boxes are in use by Sun. [The Register] Page title: SCO pulps Caldera-MS trial archives \| The Register
	The Fear War against Linux URL: http://news.cnet.com/2010-1071-1007758.html ODP description: Microsoft connection to anti-Linux campaign being waged by SCO is growing clear. In latest move, Microsoft fuels the battle by licensing SCO Unix patents, source code. [CNET News.com] Page title: The fear war against Linux - CNET News Page description: Open-source activist Bruce Perens uncovers the SCO-Microsoft connection behind a campaign to convince people that trade secrets of Unix have been copied into Linux. A CNET article by Bruce Perens. Published on May 19, 2003 1:00 PM PDT.
	Conspiracy Theorists Unite! URL: http://www.microsoft-watch.com/article2/0,4248,1102480,00.asp ODP description: Author doesn't believe Microsoft licensed Unix source and patents from SCO because it wants to be in the right on IP issue, or because it fears being sued by SCO for code it has in its Services for Unix product. [Microsoft Watch] Page title: Microsoft Watch - Operating Systems - Conspiracy Theorists Unite!
	Is Microsoft Behind SCO's $50 Million Cash Infusion? URL: http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Linux-and-Open-Source/Is-Microsoft-Behind-SCOs-50-Million-Cash-Infusion/ ODP description: After SCO announcement that BayStar Capital invested $50 million in SCO, questions are raised on Microsoft role. BayStar leads, creates, participates in PIPE investments, many with funds from other firms, such as Microsoft. [eWeek] Page title: Is Microsoft Behind SCOs $50 Million Cash Infusion? Page description: Is Microsoft Behind SCOs $50 Million Cash Infusion?:
	Microsoft to License Unix Code URL: http://news.cnet.com/2100-1016-1007528.html ODP description: Will pay for rights from SCO; may strongly impact battle between Windows and Linux, is part "of ... commitment to respecting intellectual property and the IT community's healthy exchange of IP through licensing." [CNET News.com] Page title: Microsoft to license Unix code - CNET News Page description: The software giant will license the rights to Unix technology from SCO Group, a move that could dramatically impact the battle between Windows and Linux. A CNET article by Scott Ard, Staff Writer, CNET News. Published on May 18, 2003 10:45 PM PDT.
	Microsoft's SCO Licensing Deal Snubs Linux URL: http://news.zdnet.co.uk/software/0,1000000121,2134917,00.htm ODP description: Analysis: Industry observers say Microsoft agreement to license Unix intellectual property from SCO is designed to feed fear, uncertainty, doubt about Linux, and help Microsoft fight it. [ZDNet UK] Page title: Microsoft's SCO licensing deal 'snubs Linux' - ZDNet.co.uk Page description: Microsoft's licensing of rights to Unix technology from the SCO Group lends heavyweight backing to SCO's intellectual-property claims and helps...