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To: wanna_bmw who wrote (51592)	8/17/2001 6:59:49 PM
From: bacchus_ii	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 275872

RE:"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." But if Intel lose, they should be sued for frivolous trial and be prosecuted for business damage. Gottfried

To: wanna_bmw who wrote (51592)	8/17/2001 7:59:07 PM
From: AK2004	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 275872

wanna_bmw re:You are confusing a warning with an ultimatum You are confusing an ultimatum with a warning re:end up building inventory that they can't sell the following does not sound at all like friendly warning. It sounds more like a threat. "Intel representatives have privately cautioned PC and motherboard manufacturers in the United States and overseas against using the product, saying it could draw them into a costly legal battle, said sources with some of those companies." Intel may sue VIA if they feel that they are right but they have no business threatening VIA's customers. Regards -Albert

To: wanna_bmw who wrote (51592)	8/17/2001 10:35:15 PM
From: Bill Jackson	Respond to of 275872

wanna, If the chipset works well there are huge markets outside the USA that will love that $15 price differential where Intel will have big trouble enforcing any USA ruling. China, India, Asia and many other third world places. So there it little risk that any mobo maker will get stuck with boards they cannot sell, they will just divert them. In addition the spot market will ensure they will also get other parts to make their mobos. In addition, there will be some 'white box' mobos, who made them??? so there need not be mussh fear about this. The USA will probably be closed to them if Intel wins the case(along with Canada, UK, and other law abiders), however this might well take 2-3 years. Bill