Tuesday, June 28th 2005

AMD Files Antitrust Suit Against Intel

Computerworld reports that AMD alleges Intel has "abused its dominant market position." With the lawsuit, AMD cited 38 companies that they believe were bullied by Intel into selling their products (hmm, Dell, anyone?). Intel had been investigated in Japan for bullying the microprocessor market and as a result, has to abide by new Japanese restrictions put on to the company. In Europe, the European Commission is also investigating Intel for antitrust violations. AMD's allegations are far reaching. They claim companies like Sony, Dell, Hitachi, Gateway, the old Compaq, Micro-Star (MSI), and Fujitsu Siemens were the target of a variety of unlawful business practices from Intel.

Full story here
The full legal complaint available here (pdf file)
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