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FTC Opens Formal Antitrust Investigation of Intel

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the setting-the-antitrust-bar dept.

andy1307 writes to tell us that according to the New York Times, The Federal Trade Commission has opened a formal antitrust investigation of Intel. Reversing the decision of former FTC chairperson Deborah P. Majoras, the new chair William E. Kovacic is pushing the investigation to look into Intel's pricing policies. "Since it will almost certainly be many months before the commission decides whether to make a case against Intel, as European and Asian regulators have already done, the investigation could mark an important early test for the next administration on antitrust and competition policy."

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  1. Read this... by jskline · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    There is only one chip--Intel. There is only one chip--Intel. Thou shalt have no other chip before thee!!!
    There is only one chip--Intel. There is only one chip--Intel. Thou shalt have no other chip before thee!!!
    There is only one chip--Intel. There is only one chip--Intel. Thou shalt have no other chip before thee!!!
    There is only one chip--Intel. There is only one chip--Intel. Thou shalt have no other chip before thee!!!

    hehehe...

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  2. You're going to be told... by hassanchop · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    That a company can engage in "unfair" business practices, which are illegal, without being a 100% monopoly. You will then be told how Intel did unpleasant things to customers in order to force them into positions favorable to Intel.

    If you're anything like me, you'll roll your eyes and pretend this nothing story matters.