HP’s Actions Support SCO’s Position That Linux is not Free

Updated on Wednesday, September 24th, 2003 at 12:00 am

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HP’s Actions Support SCO’s Position That Linux is not Free

LINDON, Utah, Sept. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — The following is being
issued by The SCO Group (Nasdaq: SCOX):

HP’s actions this morning reaffirm the fact that enterprise end users
running Linux are exposed to legal risks. Rather than deny the existence of
substantial structural problems with Linux as many Open Source leaders have
done, HP is acknowledging that issues exist and is attempting to be responsive
to its customers’ request for relief. HP’s actions are driving the Linux
industry towards a licensing program. In other words, Linux is not free.
We are gratified that, alone among the major Linux vendors, HP has taken a
strong stand to protect their customers by indemnifying them against possible
legal difficulties stemming from their use of Linux. We believe that this
action signals that HP recognizes their Linux users could, in fact, face
litigation because of copyright violations and intellectual property problems
within Linux. As a company that strongly supports its customers, HP has done
something about this.

Now that HP has stepped up for its customers, SCO once again encourages
Red Hat, IBM and other major Linux vendors to do the same. We think their
customers will demand it.