The Jem Report: Debunking Common GNU/Linux Myths

“There is a lot of confusing information about the GNU/Linux
operating system, open source and free software, and related issues
in the press today. Many of these technologies and concepts are
difficult to understand because they deviate from the standard
historical traditions of the software industry. There are also a
number of sponsored reports and other corporate propaganda
published around the Web that smear the image of Linux and free
software. In the interest of making a few basic concepts clear,
this article will bring light to the darkness perpetuated by
uninformed journalists, campaigning CEOs, and misleading
advertisements.

“1. Is there SCO UNIX intellectual property in the Linux
kernel? To begin with, ‘intellectual property’ is a
purposefully ambiguous term designed to help corporations claim
ownership of ideas and technologies. It’s best not to use this
term; instead, refer specifically to patents, copyrights, and
licensing issues…”

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