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To: milo_morai who wrote (117760)	6/26/2000 6:24:00 PM
From: chic_hearne	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1577902

Re: OT:Plot twist: Hitachi deal short-lived Milo, In my opinion, this is not off topic. DDR and SDRAM royalties could become very important. Also, we have to keep on top of any potential threat from Rambus if they try to use strong arm tactics to try to hurt AMD. BTW- Message 13948040 What does this mean: Hitachi SDRAMs and DDR memories, however, will fall outside of new licensing pact once the NEC joint venture begins to sell those parts in 2001, he confirmed. Let me get this straight. Hitachi just signed a royalty agreement that lasts for about 6 months. The prior 10 years and anything after 2001 are not covered. This looks like a strange deal to me. Is it possible that Rambus offered them a deal that was cheaper than litigation would've costed? Plus, they get no more harassment from Rambus starting in 2001? This deal just doesn't make any sense to me. chic