Intel, the world's biggest computer chipmaker, is being investigated by New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo. Mr Cuomo is looking into claims that Intel forced customers not to deal with rival Applied Micro Devices (AMD). Intel has been cutting its prices and looking at ways to improve efficiency as AMD has stepped up its efforts to become the world's top producer. Mr Cuomo has issued a subpoena seeking documents and information from Intel over its conduct regarding AMD.
"Protecting fair and open competition in the microprocessor market is critical to New York, the United States, and the world," Mr Cuomo said. "Businesses and consumers everywhere should have the ability to easily choose the best products at the best price, and only fair competition can guarantee it. Monopolistic practices are a serious concern, particularly for New Yorkers who are navigating an information-intensive economy."
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ya rly.
advanced micro devices tbh!
Did you even read the article?
Of concern is whether Intel compensated customers for being exclusive and penalised those who were not.
No, I submitted it accidently.
Which would be referring to rebates. I can't recall Intel ever offering rebates on their CPUs, at least not in the UK.
No, I submitted it accidently.
Which would be referring to rebates. I can't recall Intel ever offering rebates on their CPUs, at least not in the UK.
when they speak of customers, I believe they are speaking about OEMs and companies not your individual customer. you personally woud have never seen a rebate or anything like that from Intel.
Proof or it didn't happen
Glassed Silver:mac
At least they still have the best engineers in the world.
If you were to make this comment 3-4 years ago people would throw tomatoes at you
As for Intel, by all indication they are trying like mad to make sure that AMD has every chance to stay in the running. they have delayed, and delayed the Peryns. They have also delayed their next generation. Contrary to popular belief, it is in Intel's best interest to have AMD around as a competitor. Both to keep the politicians off of their backs, and also to push themselves to better products. Of course this doesn't mean that they are going to outright coddle AMD. It is a competition after all. But ask any runner if they would preffer to run alone or against some one. They will always preffer the competition, doesn't mean they are going to stop and wait for their opponent to catch his breath or stop and let him get ahead.
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