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To: DownSouth who wrote (15647)	1/19/2000 2:14:00 PM
From: Mihaela	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 54805

RDRAM and DDR memory chips appear to be the next generation memory chips. If Rambus is ruled to have IP on DDR, then Rambus has the next generation memory as a revenue stream with no competition. Of course the memory makers do not like the royalty to Rambus for the memory/controllers and they are trying to get around these patents. This case would set a precedence and make it that much harder for any of the memory makers to circumvent royalty payments on the next generation of memory and generations beyond.

To: DownSouth who wrote (15647)	1/19/2000 2:43:00 PM
From: TigerPaw	Respond to of 54805

the Rambus vs Hitachi suit is a defining moment RMBS has not yet crossed the chasm completely and is knocking at a few bowling pins (Games, Some PCs). This lawsuit could : 1) Disturb Hitachi and it's competitors such that no value chain forms around Rambus. 2) Get the memory companies to capitulate on double data rates and other alternatives leaving Rambus as the only game in town. In conclusion this suit is the defining moment for Rambus, but the suit, it's conclusion and ramifications are not yet decided. TP (IMHO)