Santa Cruz Operation
Former Unix vendor, known for its lawsuits against Linux.
Last updated August 26, 2026
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Overview
The Santa Cruz Operation (SCO) was founded in 1979 and was a significant Unix vendor, with products including SCO UNIX and OpenServer. In the 2000s, SCO became known for claiming Unix intellectual property rights and suing Linux users; these lawsuits ultimately failed, and the company filed for bankruptcy in 2007, with its business gradually fading.
Products and positioning
Enterprise Unix operating system market
Product categories. SCO UNIX · OpenServer · UnixWare
Controversies
2007
SCO Files for Bankruptcy
SCO集团申请破产保护，此前因与Linux相关的诉讼而陷入财务困境。
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