The microprocessor is the brain of every computer, a transformational technology in today’s world. And as in all markets, innovation in the microprocessor sector depends on competition – the ability of consumers and businesses worldwide to choose solutions based on one microprocessor over another.

Our competitor has harmed and limited competition in the microprocessor industry. On behalf of ourselves, our customers and partners, and consumers worldwide, we have been forced to take action.

We have filed a 48-page, detailed Complaint* in federal district court. Because, as our Complaint explains exhaustively, Intel's actions include:

• Forcing major customers to accept exclusive deals
• Withholding rebates and marketing subsidies as a means of punishing customers who buy more than prescribed quantities of processors from AMD
• Threatening retaliation against customers doing business with AMD
• Establishing quotas keeping retailers from selling the computers they want
• Forcing PC makers to boycott AMD product launches

For most competitive situations, this is just business. But from a monopolist, this is illegal.

These serious allegations deserve serious attention. Earned success is one thing. Illegal maintenance of a monopoly is quite another.

Intel's behavior is much more than meets the eye. You may not have been aware, but Intel's illegal actions hurt consumers - everyday. Computer buyers pay higher prices inflated by Intel's monopoly profits. Less innovation is produced because less competition exists. Purchasers lose their fundamental right to choose the best technology available.

We believe the legal process will work. In the meantime, the men and women of AMD will continue to drive innovation, focusing on our customers and on the people who use computers at home and work every day.

At AMD, we know innovation. We thrive on competition. And we depend on a market based upon freedom of choice.

Read our Complaint*. Demand innovation. Choose fair and open competition.

Hector Ruiz
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Advanced Micro Devices

To share your thoughts about innovation and fair and open competition with us, please e-mail breakfree@amd.com.

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