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To: fastpathguru who wrote (259556)	4/7/2009 1:23:34 PM
From: wbmw	Respond to of 275872

Re: Intel pricing model seen facing EU scrutiny The EU is not a court of law, and their findings/opinions do not constitute proof of guilt. Intel has the opportunity to appeal any EU decision to a court of law and present their evidence in accordance with law. Re: I don't think laws should [...speculation omitted...] Seems like someone needs to teach you the difference between opinion and speculation. Opinion: "I think the laws should benefit the consumer." Opinion: "I believe Intel is guilty." Speculation: "Assuming Intel has cheated..." Speculation: "If we take the EU's findings as proof..." Re: What do I take for granted? Got an example? Well, for one thing you started this argument by linking (twice) to a story that talks about EU scrutiny, and presenting it as proof. You've also tried presenting as proof the JFTC and KFTC decisions, of which the details were not made public, the rulings were not done in a court of law, and Intel is currently seeking an appeal.

To: fastpathguru who wrote (259556)	4/7/2009 1:28:45 PM
From: Elmer Phud	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 275872

fpg - I think you're diminishing your argument by citing the JFTC. It shows a lack of understanding about Japanese culture and business relations. It was essentially nothing. The "fine" was about 1 minute's earnings. Would you spend millions in legal expenses and drag your respected customers into court for 1 minute of your earnings when the alternative had no impact on your business practices? Would you waste a day in court arguing over a fine for a few pennies? Would you ask your friends to take the day off to testify on your behalf over a few pennies fine? Would you insult them in that way? AMD would, and does. Intel doesn't. The KFTC ruling was based in part on testimony that wasn't given under oath. Intel is appealing to an actual court of law and has a real chance of winning. As for the EU article, I've seen articles that predict a much lower fine should the EU find against Intel. What good is it searching for speculative articles to support one's own speculation? You can do better than this.