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Cuomo Slaps Intel With Antitrust Suit

Says chipmaker paid kickbacks, strongarmed manufacturers

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 4, 2009 10:41 AM CST
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(Newser) – New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo filed an antitrust suit against Intel today, accusing it of “a worldwide, systematic campaign of illegal conduct.” Cuomo says Intel paid computer manufacturers billions in kickbacks provided they didn’t produce computers with rival chips. The money was disguised as “rebates,” and the recipients allegedly include HP, IBM, and Dell. The suit is the result of an investigation began in January 2008. Intel’s already facing similar charges in the EU, and a separate suit from AMD.

New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo speaks during a presentation in Albany, N.Y. in this Dec. 11, 2008 file photo.
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo speaks during a presentation in Albany, N.Y. in this Dec. 11, 2008 file photo.   (AP Photo/Mike Groll, file)
In this April 14, 2008 file photo, a sign is shown in front of Intel Corp. headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif.
In this April 14, 2008 file photo, a sign is shown in front of Intel Corp. headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif.   (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, file)
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COMMENTS
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Mr.C
Nov 5, 2009 3:53 AM CST
i'm running an AMD processor w/ 6 mb L3 cache - yup it competes
psycada
Nov 4, 2009 9:30 AM CST
AMD is and has been a competitor for the last 10 years. They would have been more of a competitor if Intel had not their stifled competition illegally. This is a great move from Coumo. Hopefully, he stays AG long enough to finish all the stuff on his plate. And hopefully he doesn't pull a Spitzer if he is elected Governor.
Netstorm2k10
Nov 4, 2009 8:07 AM CST
Does anyone make a chip that can compete with Intel? I'm just curious. Research funding speaks for itself.

 
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