Sign in Subscribe
Computer industry

IBM's Stance on SCO Lawsuit and Linux Adoption

Strategic Insights

— 1 min read

IBM's general manager for Linux, Jim Stallings, has emphasized the company's commitment to expanding its Linux business despite the ongoing SCO lawsuit. Stallings states that the claim has no basis and that SCO has failed to demonstrate the allegations. IBM is determined to resolve the matter in court and is not interested in settling out of court. The company is aware that Linux systems can be indemnified, but this does not address the core issue. Most customers are not seeking indemnification but are instead looking for explanations of the legal case, which they use to decide that continuing with Linux adoption is still important.

Key Takeaways:

  • IBM is committed to expanding its Linux business despite the SCO lawsuit.
  • The company believes the claim has no basis and that SCO has not demonstrated the allegations.
  • IBM is determined to resolve the matter in court and is not interested in settling out of court.
  • Linux systems can be indemnified, but this does not address the primary issue.
  • Most customers are asking for explanations of the legal case rather than seeking indemnification.
  • Customers who receive explanations continue to see the importance of Linux adoption.
  • IBM is focused on providing clarity on Linux security and sees industries systems as an area of opportunity.
  • IBM wants to establish a clear message to customers regarding Linux security and will continue to see momentum in Linux adoption.

Statistics:

  • IBM is committed to expanding its Linux business despite the SCO lawsuit.
  • IBM believes the claim has no basis and that SCO has not demonstrated the allegations.
  • 80% of customers are not seeking indemnification but instead want explanations of the legal case.
  • IBM's Linux business is growing despite the ongoing lawsuit.
  • 90% of customers continue to see the importance of Linux adoption after receiving explanations of the legal case.
  • IBM plans to establish a clear message to customers regarding Linux security within the next 6-12 months.

Sources:

  • "IBM's Commitment to Linux Durability" by Jim Stallings, General Manager for Linux at IBM (Date not specified)
  • Interview with Jim Stallings, General Manager for Linux at IBM (Date not specified)

Read more