The exact terms of this transaction were disputed ( see SCO vs Novell ) ; courts have subsequently determined that Novell retained the ownership of Unix .
In 1995 , the Santa Cruz Operation ( SCO ) acquired UnixWare from Novell .
The exact terms of this transaction were disputed ( see SCO vs Novell ) ; courts have subsequently determined that Novell retained the ownership of Unix .
In 1995 , the Santa Cruz Operation ( SCO ) acquired UnixWare from Novell .