Z:gnu-www-ja-sco-v-ibm--9d9ca6-The lawsuit brought by the SCO/en

The lawsuit brought by the SCO Group against IBM has generated many requests for comment by FSF. The Foundation has refrained from making official comments on the litigation because only the plaintiff's allegations have been reported; comment on unverified allegations would ordinarily be premature. More disturbing than the lawsuit itself, however, have been public statements by representatives of SCO, which have irresponsibly suggested doubts about the legitimacy of free software overall. These statements require response.