How SCO could have ruled the world. (Score 1)

SCO went about this wrong.

0% of a lot is... nothing (SCO is learning this)
1% of a little is...
well if that little is multiplied by 50 peta devices?

What if...

• SCO asks $0.25/CPU infrignment license.
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  Embedded linux systems cost $0.20/cpu
  Personal license costs $1.00 per person for a lifetime license for all machines owned by that individual.
  Corporate licenses cost $50 to cover all machines owned by that corporation for the lifetime of all machines in existance at the company.
  Corporate upgrades cost $0.05 for each new machine for 10 year licence.
  

  Yes, this is silly. It's not enough! But wait, there's more! Enough companies will pay at this oddly low price. Do the math. Lawyer = $5k starters, licence = $50. No brainer, right? Can any managers out there shout SAFETY!!!!

Of cource, these prices can be adjusted. You all understand the curve of resistence. Cost that one will pay without thinking .vs. the cost that one would refuse to pay.

So what would this mean? SCO would have had a large war chest to go after people/companies that refused to pay or challenged them. With those resources, they could have manipulated the law to bankrupt challengers prior to trial. With this, they could have established legal prescident. From here, it's a no brainer.

So, what is a no brainer? it is a magical company of 5 people, whom do absolutely nothing, yet reap fantastic amounts of money.

The King is dead, all hail the king! SCO rules us now, as Bill is dead and forgotten.

I leave the ending up to you...