Is it too much to hope that *maybe*... just MAYBE the SNCP is doing this to ensure a legal decision is reached? If SCO dies without its day in court the question will linger for a very long time with requisite arguments from both sides that theirs is the only valid (and winning) argument. With SNCP stepping in, TSCOG will have its day in court, their wings will be clipped and the case laid to rest.
I know, I know... Let's call it inverse conspiracy theory :)
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@Richard
Way too much to ask. SCO never wanted its day in court - witness the Chapter 11 filing. Why file the day before the trial starts if you really want to go to court? And why oppose Novell's request to the bankruptcy court to let the trial conclude? This is about delaying judgement, not rushing toward it.
No conspiracy necessary
Looking at the issues, here, I don't see how any sort of "conspiracy" is required to explain the new investment. All that you need is an investor who is willing to roll the dice. Yes the chances of realizing anything may be small, but there is a small chance of your $35M investment coming back with multi-billion dollar payoff. If you can gamble with $35M, it may seem worth it.
SCO's resurrection ?
An interesting article on GROKLAW documents that SNCP is (quite openly) fronting for an Arab source with deep pockets. GROKLAW quotes a statement from SNCP that they will pursue SCO's legal claims.
This appears to me as the legal equivalent of investing in a wildcat platinum mine - the chances are poor, but the potential payoff is unimaginable.
GROKLAW further notes that the same Arab source, after dining with Bill Gates at his home, is exploring ways to further Microsoft's interests in his home country.
... all of which is the merest coincidence, I'm sure.