Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Intel to launch defence in EU antitrust case, CHEERS !
After a six-year investigation, the commission accused Intel in July of offering "substantial" rebates to computer makers that mostly used its chips.
Europe's top competition watchdog also alleged that Intel had made payments to clients to delay or cancel products using chips made by its US rival Advanced Micro Device, and selling its own chips at below cost in some cases.
If Intel is unable to sway regulators, then the commission can order the company to change its business strategy and slap huge fines on it.
Last month, EU regulators widened their antitrust case against Intel by raiding its German offices and major computer retailers in Britain, France and Germany looking for further evidence that the company had abused its dominant market share.
BADHARDWARE is however sure that with a few beers Intel will convince EU policemen that they didn't pay for Phenom delays.
For innocent accused must be some way out. Right?
