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Technology Stocks : Intel Corporation (INTC)
INTC 35.53-1.1%Nov 14 9:30 AM EST
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To: Amit Patel who wrote (72418)1/29/1999 10:14:00 AM
From: Amy J  Read Replies (1) of 186894
 
Amit, thanks for posting the PR.

Anyone: What if a judge makes Intel take the feature completely out like the recent Microsoft ruling with Hallmark (i.e. sw fix rejected by courts)? What would be the costs/impact?

The PR stated Intel's solution is to provide a (preloaded) software fix and (according to another PR) the fix turns this disputed item into an optional feature which is exposed to the user (i.e. the user decides to either use it or not)

Recently, Hallmark battled Microsoft on a software fix which turns the disputed item into an optional feature exposed to the user. I was told the judge ruled: nope, you can't make this an optional feature, you (Microsoft) need to completely remove it from your product. What would be the financial outcome/costs to Intel if a like-minded judge ruled in a similar manner with the Pentium III issue? (i.e. ruled to remove the disputed item from the product, rather than allowing a sw fix.)

I believe the PR said this P III issue would have negligible impact. However, the article didn't back the comment up with facts and figures, so I wasn't able to discern if this opinion referred only to the long-term.

I'm long on Intel, but would like to assess some short term holdings so am interested in understanding the potential bottom-line financial costs. Any ideas?

Amy J
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