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This was much, much quieter than the Microsoft proceedings. Its generally the same story, but it was probably quieter since Intel isn't the OS, it doesn't evo
by mildweed 17y ago
This was much, much quieter than the Microsoft proceedings. Its generally the same story, but it was probably quieter since Intel isn't the OS, it doesn't evoke such strong emotions in the users.
- wheels 17y agoIt's less emotional, but in my book more cut and dry as well. Microsoft was bundling "free" things, for the most part, which honestly, I do believe have a part in a modern, rich desktop. Intel on the other hand was basically paying major vendors not to buy anything from its main competitor.
- soldarnal 17y agoAre these major vendors considered culpable as well? I read the NY Times article and didn't see anything about that. It seems to me, though, that behavior like this could be stopped a lot earlier if those taking what are essentially bribes were held accountable as well.
- ewanmcteagle 17y agoHow is this different from pricing and special discounts?
- Brushfire 17y agoIts not. They just have 80% market share in a huge market, so they are treated differently. Technically these were optional rebates by intel, which I think is what pisses the intel guys off so much about this.
- dantheman 17y agoAnd rightly so, the whole history of antitrust law is completely full of injustice. It is impossible to tell what is legal or illegal because it is not defined, it is merely a tool for the government control successful companies.
- Karma_Police 17y agoHum, I think: Special discounts: We lower the price if you buy more than X amount. This: We lower the price if you buy more than X amount, and don't buy from the competition.