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Intel hit with record antitrust fine

Intel says it will appeal against EU antitrust ruling

Intel said on Wednesday it would appeal against a European Commission decision to fine the US computer chip giant 1.06 billion euros (1.45 billion dollars) for abusing its dominant market power. Full story

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Antitrust fine doesn't change Intel-AMD balance

2009-05-14 06:18:52 GMT SINA.com There's no question that the European Commission's $1.45 billion antitrust fine against Intel is a lot of money. But don't expect Wednesday's antitrust enforcement move to radically change what you see when it's time to buy your next PC.

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