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To: Petz who wrote (51573)	8/17/2001 1:47:05 PM
From: andreas_wonisch	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 275872

Petz, Re: A statement like that is prima face proof of "restraint of trade" unless Intel proves, by winning a lawsuit, that VIA is violating Intel's P4 bus patents. Intel can "warn" other companies as often as they want as long as they don't threaten them ("If you order from VIA, your i845 supply might become a problem"). But legal considerations aside: It's IMO just stupid not to license to VIA. P4X266 could be the chipset this fall that would spur P4 demand... Andreas

To: Petz who wrote (51573)	8/17/2001 4:31:50 PM
From: wanna_bmw	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 275872

John, Re: "Intel decided it was a good idea to "warn computer makes to steer clear of a new [P4-DDR] chip set from Via." A statement like that is prima face proof of "restraint of trade" unless Intel proves, by winning a lawsuit, that VIA is violating Intel's P4 bus patents." You are confusing a warning with an ultimatum. So far, Intel is only urging their partners not to build a motherboard based on the P4X266 because they feel certain that they will win the case. If motherboard manufacturers end up building inventory that they can't sell (if Intel wins in court), then they will take a loss in that inventory. This is only standard procedure. wanna_bmw

To: Petz who wrote (51573)	8/17/2001 9:36:25 PM
From: Yousef	Respond to of 275872

John, Re: "What lame-brain at Intel decided it was a good idea to "warn computer makes to steer clear of a new [P4-DDR] chip set from Via." A statement like that is prima face proof of "restraint of trade" unless Intel proves, by winning a lawsuit, that VIA is violating Intel's P4 bus patents." Let the "whining" to the DOJ begin !! <ggg> Make It So, Yousef