To: Sarmad Y. Hermiz who wrote (241964 ) 10/6/2007 1:47:59 AM From: fastpathguru Respond to But now I am wondering, is Intel accused of using tailored rebates ? Or tailored marketing funds ? edn.com based on evidence collected in a thorough, multi-year investigation of Intel's business practices first launched in 2001. The commission based its case on evidence seized from Intel offices and collected from PC manufacturers across Europe. that agree to stipulations that they obtain all, or the great majority, of their CPU requirements from Intel; Intel has made payments in order to induce an OEM to either delay or cancel the launch of a product line incorporating an AMD-based CPU; and Intel has offered CPUs on average below cost in the context of bids against AMD-based products for strategic customers in the server segment of the market.arstechnica.com In a statement released Friday, the chipmaker said that the case is based on AMD's complaints to European antitrust authorities rather than arising from consumer discontent with its practices in Europe. Wrong ... There are smart people here who STILL haven't figured out the concept of tailored rebates yet, even after having it spelled out to them.
