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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K-A
[X] CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
January 16, 1998
Commission File Number 0-21484
THE SANTA CRUZ OPERATION, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
CALIFORNIA 94-2549086
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
400 Encinal Street, Santa Cruz, California 95060
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (408) 425-7222
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
THE SANTA CRUZ OPERATION, INC.
By: /s/ Alok Mohan
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Alok Mohan
President and Chief Executive Officer
