Why does SCO require an NDA to be signed to view evidence of UNIX System IP in Linux?
Showing proof of UNIX System V IP in Linux requires SCO to disclose UNIX System source code. SCO is obligated to protect this source code, both to preserve its value to SCO and its shareholders, as well as to prevent devaluation of the source code that it has licensed (at considerable expense) to many customers. IBM is alleged to have violated the confidentiality clauses of the System V source code license and made derivative works available to the public. SCO will not exhibit UNIX System source code to anyone except under protection of an NDA or a UNIX System source code license. The NDA only applies to the UNIX System source code; it doesnt restrict the disclosure of other materials and information presented in the IP discussion.
