Intel Could Buy AMD!!

[ch@ts]

As media tablets and smartphones are on-track to outsell personal computers in the coming years, the significance of x86 processors, exclusively designed and made by Advanced Micro Devices and Intel Corp., is getting lower. As a result, long-rumoured Intel’s wish to buyout its only rival is getting more realistic, according to a source in the financial community. Due to the renewed acquisition rumour and AMD’s gains in consoles and low-power computers, stock of the company is growing.

http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/cpu/di...croprocessors_Lose_Share_to_ARM_Analysts.html
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[NinByChoice]

Im pretty sure FTC wont approve.

 

[ch@ts]

The article mentions that as x86 processors have competition from ARM the acquisition could be approved as Intel wouldn't have a monopoly on the processor market even if it was the only x86 manufacturer.
And don't forget about Via. They still make x86 processors.

 

[NinByChoice]

Not only x86, but the graphics market too. FTC will typically not approve a 80+ market share company buying any smaller competitor.

 

[princeoo7]

It would kill the growth of technology it happened in reality

 

[ayanavish]

This would be detrimental for the market and customers. Regulatory bodies in USA and EU will definitely not allow this to happen.

 

[dexBG]

As said above EU , FTC won't approve such a merger.

 

[Ramadhir Singh]

It would kill the growth of technology it happened in reality

true,

 

[Revolution]

No!
I guess it will not happen.

 

[babhishek]

these rumours can be traced back to within 5 years of AMD being formed. this is not happening