Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD)

[imho]

Mas,

the consumer would be hurt by future lack of competition and one only has to see Intel's past track record of prices when it had no x86 competition, PII, Xeon etc.

Baloney. No one is arguing that competition does not help in keeping prices down, but as I said in a in a previous post, Intel can drive the prices down while still making a profit because of advances in manufacturing and smaller geometries. Neither you nor the JFTC can make a statement of fact about the future of competition. Past prices reflect lower volumes and start up costs.

Also I told you before and I am telling you again

Who the heck are you???

Intel can continue to offer discounts, period,

That is your opinion. Intel’s discount often come in the form of advertisement subsidies. I am of the opinion that Intel will not offer discounts to OEM’s who subsidize part of a print ad (for example) which showcases a competitors product alongside Intel’s. Intel’s hand is forced.

Stop twisting the facts to suit your agenda and biases !

Stop crying. I am stating my opinions on a very debatable subject.

BTW, In 2003 Intel was the top seller of flash. In 2004, AMD took over and was the top seller. There was no government interference in the change of fortunes. It was poor business decisions on the part of Intel that made this happen. Market forces have an uncanny ability to punish poor business practices. A lesson AMD and you need to learn.

IMHO