Silicon Investor (SI) -- The First Internet Community

STOCKTALK

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor. We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community. If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.

Technology Stocks : IDTI - an IC Play on Growth Markets -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: BigBull who wrote (8475)	5/21/1998 11:40:00 PM
From: Rob S.	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 11555

A sindicated article in the Seattle Journal newspaper speculates that Intel's moves to license their slot 1/PII architecture will likely not be nearly enough to stop the justice department from filing an anti-trust action aimed at forcing Intel to open up their proprietary PC architecture to competition. Even without a direct license from Intel, IDT can manufacture slot 1/PII compatible uPs at IBM because IBM is fully licensed. An anti-trust action may change the perception among analysts and investors about the vulnerability of Intel's competitors caused by a shift away from socket 7 and low-end agressiveness. It would help to loosen the "Fear" factor Intel holds on the industry and will be a black eye on their image. How much this translates into increased awareness and sales by consumers is only guesswork - probably not a bid direct impact, just a loosening of the stranglehold. The suit is expected sometime next month.