VIA To Stop Making CPUs

[Michael]

GIANT CPU maker Intel is pressuring smaller rival Via Technologies to exit the CPU market, industry sources in Taiwan claim.

In exchange, Intel will allow Via to continue making PC chipsets which use Intel's patented technology, say the sources at PC mainboard manufacturers, who do not wish to be named.

http://uk.theinquirer.net/?article=35930

Granted the information is from The INQ.... It's interesting nonetheless. Any thoughts?