Intel in Antitrust Trouble in Japan

Posted by samzenpus on Wednesday March 9, 2005 @11:00PM 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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Klerck ... dead at 22 by Anonymous Coward · 2005-03-09 23:01 · Score: -1, Offtopic

I just heard some sad news on talk radio. Slashdot troll Kevin "Klerck" Ealy was found dead in his Goose Creek, SC home this morning. There were no more details. Even if you didn't enjoy his homosexuality, there's no denying his contribution to Slashdot culture. Truly a troll icon.