WHEN AMD FILED ITS ANTITRUST complaint against Intel this past summer, the document’s contents quickly engendered a wealth of industry commentary and analysis. The complaint itself alleges that Intel has a monopoly in the x86 processor market, and has illegally used that position to lock PC makers into contract agreements. The specificity of the complaint, the fact that it referenced direct quotes from OEMs and retailers, and its timing all made for a massive shot across Santa Clara’s bow.
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