As I understand it, there can never be an exact transfer from a Unix kernel to a Linux kernel. This is because Linux is not a derivative of Unix, but a clone, so the internal structures of the two don't match, although they produce the same or almost the same results.
Think of diesel locomotives and electric locomotives, they look similar, can both pull a train, different innards. The kernel mailing list appears to provide an excellent audit trail of where, and whom, all the bits of Linux came from. > -----Original Message----- > From: Lucius, Leland [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2003 1:51 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: What's stopping SCO from doctoring... > > ...their source to make ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN things match up with the kernel > tree? > > And how do they prove it wasn't the other way around? SCO employees > taking > from the Linux kernel to look good to their bosses? > > "Hey, check out this idea I had? It just came to me last night. It works > really well." (After a new patchset was posted to kernel.org.) > > Leland ______________________________________________________________________ The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient or delegate is strictly prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. The integrity and security of this message cannot be guaranteed on the Internet. The Sender accepts no liability for the content of this e-mail, or for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided. The recipient should check this e-mail and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The sender accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this e-mail. This disclaimer is the property of the TTC and must not be altered or circumvented in any manner.
