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To: fastpathguru who wrote (241479)	9/29/2007 3:33:03 PM
From: FJB	Respond to of 275872

You should become an attorney fpg. You might make more money...

To: fastpathguru who wrote (241479)	9/29/2007 3:59:28 PM
From: Ritz	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 275872

In U.S. antitrust law, the Sherman Act addresses single-firm conduct by providing a remedy against "[e]very person who shall monopolize, or attempt to monopolize . . . any part of the trade or commerce among the several States."[3] This prohibition does not condemn monopoly per se but only monopoly that has been acquired or maintained through prohibited conduct: Most businessmen don't like their competitors, or for that matter competition. They want to make as much money as possible and getting a monopoly is one way of making a lot of money. That is fine, however, so long as they do not use methods calculated to make consumers worse off in the long run.[4] Taken from: en.wikipedia.org Without a finding of Anti-competitive practices, there can be no violation of US anti-trust law. A monopoly that arises or maintains itself without such behaviour, for example through superior production costs or superior design, is perfectly legal under US law. For a list of such practices you can look here: en.wikipedia.org I take it that since the discussion on this board has shifted to a discussion on anti-trust law and lawsuits, that the general sentiment is that the AMD has undergone what I would SCOization, going from a company purporting to compete in the marketplace to one who's focus is to obtain legal remedies via lawsuits. I believe that this is the correct assessment. AMD's business model is permanently broken, and it's only realistic hopes for long term survival revolve around acquisition and the legal system.