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To: kash johal who wrote (74749)	10/9/1999 2:19:00 PM
From: Dan3	Read Replies (1) of 1572978

Re: So why haven't the idiots at AMD had motherboards manufactured directly. AMD's resources are limited. And you aren't supposed to have to do the equivalent of hiring a private army to protect yourself from gangsters in our economy. That's why we are generally more successful as a society than, say, modern Russia where considerable resources must be directed to such activities. We have a more efficient economy (in most areas). Intel is a near monopsonist (sole customer with market power) for many PC components. If they are permitted to use threats and intimidation to prevent the entry of other companies into this market, they can strengthen their monopoly position on those products that use motherboards, etc. This is why I hope there is something other than what appears to be the only explanation for recent events. But they may also be setting themselves up for one hell of a large verdict in a lawsuit. Damages could be a significant fraction of several years gross sales. The risk to Intel here isn't a government antitrust suit, it is a civil suit. Dan

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