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Intel in Antitrust Trouble in Japan

Posted by samzenpus on from the big-and-illegal dept.

vincecate writes "The Japan Fair Trade Commission has ruled that Intel violated antitrust laws in Japan. Giving customers discounts based on the volume of your products they purchased is good business. However, Intel was adjusting customer discounts based on the volume of competing products they purchased, which is not legal. After the ruling, AMD responded saying, "We encourage governments around the globe to ensure that their markets are not being harmed as well". While Intel responded saying, "Intel continues to believe its business practices are both fair and lawful."

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  1. What!? by kunwon1 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Intel? Antitrust!? I don't believe it! I'd sooner believe that Linus Torvalds switched to a new OS!

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  2. Woo! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Does this mean that we get to start referring to Intel as a "convicted monopolist" in every /. article about the company, just like we do for Micro$oft??

    That's awesome!

  3. I'll give you an example... by jpiggot · · Score: 5, Funny
    Some people seem to be confused; let me help to explain. If I liked listening to "Pennywise" and bought all their CD's, and Ashley Simpson found out about it and charged me EXTRA to purchase her limited edition concert DVD with bonus interviews, AND if we both lived in Japan...I'd legally be allowed to force her to commit suicide in the town square. With a kitchen knife.

    It's a rich and vibrant culture those Japanese have, I tell you.

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