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AMD To Intel: Fight! Chip maker Advanced Micro Devices is taking rival Intel to court, claiming the chip behemoth isn't playing fair. In an antitrust suit filed in June, AMD claims that Intel illegally maintains a monopoly on desktop, notebook, and server microprocessors. AMD says that Intel is using its market dominance to keep computer makers from buying AMD chips, consequently hurting fair competition in the marketplace. Intel strenuously disagrees with AMD and says that it will answer AMD's allegations when it gets its day in court. AMD hopes the case will go to trial by year's end.
Software For Shared PCs: Need help managing one or more Windows XP PCs that multiple people use--say, in a classroom or a library? Microsoft's Shared Computer Toolkit for Windows XP (get the beta here) prevents users from making most system-level changes and, when a new user logs in, reverses any hard-drive changes made by the previous user. The software can also restrict user access to specific programs, settings, and files. Microsoft expects to offer final code by fall; pricing is to be determined.
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