SCO, or The SCO Group, was once a significant player in the Linux and UNIX operating system market. Based in Lindon, Utah, they offered a variety of software solutions tailored for small to medium-sized businesses and branch offices. Their portfolio included both UNIX and Linux platforms, along with management tools, messaging services, and e-business solutions.
SCO’s operating systems were notable for combining the robust performance and reliability of UNIX with the flexibility and cost-effectiveness of Linux. They had three primary offerings: SCO UnixWare, SCO OpenLinux (a Linux distribution), and SCO Linux Server. The SCO Group even provided additional services like technical support, education, consulting, and partner programs to enhance their offerings.
However, SCO’s history took a significant turn in 2003 when they halted the distribution of their Linux-based operating systems due to intellectual property disputes, particularly with Novell over UNIX ownership rights. This legal battle overshadowed SCO’s Linux operations and ultimately led to a decline in their influence within the open-source community. Although SCO continues to exist as a company offering certain UNIX services, its impact on Linux distribution has diminished significantly since these events.
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