Ich zitier mich mal selbst aus dem 3dcenter Forum:
Bezüglich AMD darf nicht aufgekauft werden, denn sonst würde die x86 Lizenz verloren gehen (damit dieser Schwachsinn mal aufhört)
"Zitat eines anonymen Gastposter auf einer Finanz-Analyse Plattform"
The FTC wants AMD to be able to form mergers and joint-ventures free from lawsuits from Intel. The FTC also has ORDERED Intel to Negotiate in Good Faith with the next acquiring entity. The FTC also has retained full authority as to what exactly good faith is. In short any acquiring entity will get an x86 license under similar terms that AMD previously had in a reasonable amount of time.
Intel agreed to ALL of this as it was the condition to approve the settlement agreement with AMD.
This is the relevant text from the Federal Register:
48342-48342 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 153 / Tuesday, August 10, 2010 / Notices
"The existing change of control terms in licensing agreements potentially limit the ability of AMD, NVIDIA, and Via to take part in a merger or joint venture, or to raise capital. The provisions in the Proposed Consent Order are designed to allow AMD, NVIDIA, and Via to enter into a merger or joint venture with a third party, or to otherwise raise capital, without exposing itself to an immediate patent infringement suit by Intel. In the event that AMD, NVIDIA, or Via undergo a change of control, these provisions prohibit Intel from suing for patent infringement for 30 days. Furthermore, Intel must offer a one-year standstill agreement during which the acquiring party and Intel would not sue each other for patent infringement while both parties enter into good faith negotiations over a new license agreement. .....
The Commission takes seriously Intel’s commitment under these provisions in the Proposed Consent Order. The Commission has authority under the Order to evaluate and determine whether Intel in fact engages in good faith negotiations and the Commission will be able to enforce the Proposed Consent Order if Intel does not negotiate in good faith. In the event
the change of control terms are invoked, the Commission will carefully scrutinize Intel’s conduct and take action, if appropriate."