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HipCheck Version 1.03 Applauded for Providing a Means of Alerting Support Staff of Major Problems - Even When the Failed Server is Not Able to Send Alerts. LINDON, Utah, Oct. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The SCO Group, Inc. ("SCO") (NASDAQ:SCOX), a leading provider of UNIX(R) software technology and mobile services, today announced that PC Pro Magazine has awarded SCO Mobile HipCheck 1.0.3 five stars out of a possible six stars in all categories, including: ease of use, features, value for money, and overall rating. HipCheck is specifically cited for its ability to provide two-way communication between the monitored server and the HipCheck server. By using HipCheck servers to monitor client servers and to send alerts to smart phones, HipCheck can notify support staff that a major problem has occurred, even when the problem server is unable to send out alerts. Ian Parsons, product reviewer for PC Pro points out that, "Although servers have long been able to send alerts by email or SMS when they need attention, support staff still needed to gain access to them, either directly or via remote link to deal with the problem. HipCheck addresses these issues by using its own servers to monitor client servers and to send automatic SMS messages when required." HipCheck establishes a two-way link between the mobile device and the servers, so that support staff can perform a wide range of corrective actions from the mobile device, including a command line facility that permits support staff to run a command remotely. Security is maintained by ensuring that only commands on an approved list can be executed in this fashion. "HipCheck 1.0.3 is a notable upgrade for our customer base", said Sandy Gupta, President of SCO Operations Inc. "It contains many new features that add substantial value for our IT customers, making HipCheck an essential tool for their organizations. HipCheck monitoring is supported for SCO and many non-SCO platforms today. Interoperability with non-SCO platforms is very important to IT managers and we are committed to expanding that heterogeneous support." For the complete text of the review by PC Pro, see PC Pro magazine, issue 157, on sale today. Or go to: http://www.pcpro.co.uk/reviews/125405/sco-mobile-hipcheck-103.html Availability and Pricing HipCheck, which runs on certain java-enabled or Windows Mobile Pocket PC phones, is currently available as a hosted service, or can be deployed as a server by using the traditional perpetual product license model. More product information and a free 30-day trial of HipCheck can be found at http://www.scomobile.com/ or by calling 1-800-726-6561 in the U.S. and Canada or +44-01707-226014 outside of North America. About SCO The SCO Group (NASDAQ:SCOX) is a leading provider of UNIX software technology and mobile services. SCO offers UnixWare for enterprise applications and SCO OpenServer for small to medium businesses. The SCO Mobile product line focuses on creating mobile platforms, services and solutions for businesses and enhances the productivity of mobile workers. The Me Inc product line produces innovative mobile products for consumers. SCO's highly innovative and reliable solutions help customers grow their businesses everyday, especially into the emerging mobile market. SCO owns the core UNIX operating system, originally developed by AT&T/Bell Labs and is the exclusive licensor to Unix-based system software providers. Headquartered in Lindon, Utah, SCO has a worldwide network of thousands of resellers and developers. SCO Global Services provides reliable localized support and services to partners and customers. For more information on SCO products and services, visit http://www.sco.com/. SCO, SCO OpenServer, HipCheck, Me Inc. and the associated SCO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of The SCO Group, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. UNIX and UnixWare are registered trademarks of The Open Group. Windows and Windows Mobile are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other brand or product names are or may be trademarks of, and are used to identify products or services of, their respective owners. DATASOURCE: SCO Group, Inc. CONTACT: Deborah Gillman of SCO Group, Inc., +1-801-932-5302, Web site: http://www.sco.com/ http://www.scomobile.com/

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