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To: Scumbria who wrote (51616)	8/29/2000 1:09:22 AM
From: richard surckla	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 93625

Scumbria... "Rambus is not violating antitrust, but they will put any company out of business who does not immediately sign an exclusive contract for their product." That's what we all like about you Scumbria... Your cheap and untruthful comments. Where is all your integrity now! LMAO!!!

To: Scumbria who wrote (51616)	8/29/2000 8:29:18 AM
From: mishedlo	Read Replies (4) \| Respond to of 93625

Scumbria - Micron is a thief and you know it. Do you try to put thieves out of business if they do not cooperate with the law or do you just let them go on theiving.

To: Scumbria who wrote (51616)	8/29/2000 10:14:04 AM
From: Dave B	Respond to of 93625

Scumbria, Rambus is not violating antitrust, but they will put any company out of business who does not immediately sign an exclusive contract for their product. Interesting viewpoint. Certainly points out the conflict between the concept of exclusive rights granted through patents and antitrust law, doesn't it? From another perspective, Micron has been getting a "free ride" for a while, using technology that someone else invented first. If they choose to fight and they lose (especially knowing the position Rambus has taken), they are certainly free to continue doing business, just not with and Rambus-patented technology. They can invent a new type of DRAM (I think you and Carl have already identified a way to get around the patents), or build EDO memory, or become a foundry for other companies, or make car tires, or kitchen appliances. As long as they license the appropriate technologies, of course. Dave