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Sep 27, 2021 · Fundamentals

The 20‑Year SCO vs. Linux Legal Battle: Origins, Lawsuit and Settlement

This article traces the historical roots of Linux from its Unix‑inspired beginnings and the MINIX teaching OS, follows Linus Torvalds' creation of Linux, and details the two‑decade‑long SCO lawsuit against IBM and Linux that finally ended with a multi‑million‑dollar settlement.