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AMD Sues Intel for Antitrust

AMD said Tuesday it filed an antitrust complaint against Intel, accusing the chip giant of coercing computer manufacturers such as Dell, Sony, Toshiba, Gateway, and Hitachi to buy microprocessors only from Intel.

AMD’s 48-page complaint filed in federal court in Delaware claims 38 companies have been victimized by Intel and alleges that Intel unlawfully maintained a monopoly on x86-based CPUs. AMD contends that consumers have suffered as a result of Intel’s alleged behavior.

AMD charged that Intel forced major computer makers into exclusive deals in return for cash, discriminatory pricing, and marketing subsidies. The complaint also accused Intel of threatening to retaliate against computer manufacturers that put AMD CPUs in their PCs.