CNET News: Novell May Challenge SCO Linux Claims

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"Novell, the second of in the chain of four companies to own rights to the Unix operating system, is expected to challenge the rights infringement claims that their current owner, SCO Group, is making against Linux.

"The Wall Street Journal reported on its Web site Tuesday night that Novell is expected to assert that it retains Unix patents and copyrights and doesn't plan to assert those claims against Linux.

"Novell spokesman Bruce Lowry on Tuesday declined to comment on the report, though he said Novell plans to issue a statement on the issue before the market opens on Wednesday..."

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