An Intel executive testifies of a 'credible and fairly terrifying' threat by Microsoft

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Intel Vice Pres Steven McGeady, testifying in the Government's antitrust case against Microsoft, said Microsoft threatened Intel in an attempt to protect its business interests against the Internet's development. McGeady said Microsoft told its key computer industry ally in 1995 that it would withdraw support of new Intel microprocessors, unless Intel abandoned its 'native signal processing' (NSP) software for PCs and selected Microsoft's Internet software over offerings from competitors such as Netscape and Sun Microsystems. Intel interpreted Microsoft's tactics as serious and menacing, McGeady said, because Intel relies so heavily on Microsoft's Windows to deploy each generation of its microprocessors. The Government then attempted to corroborate McGeady's testimony through evidence that also would attack the credibility of Microsoft Chmn William H. Gates. The evidence consisted of internal E-mail from Intel and Microsoft as well as portions from Gates' videotaped deposition.

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Intel's chief steps down after 11 years

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Intel's Andrew S. Grove is stepping down as CEO effective May 20, 1998. Pres and COO Craig R. Barrett will replace Grove in what Grove described as an orderly passing. Grove will remain Intel's chairman and focus on sustaining the company's rapid growth. Intel has surged during Grove's 11-year leadership, from 1987's profits of $248 million on sales of $1.9 billion to 1997's nearly $6.95 billion on sales of $25 billion. The semiconductor giant also has overcome challenges such as a volatile technology market, clone chip makers and rival designs such as the PowerPC microprocessor. Barrett, a former Stanford University associate professor of materials science and engineering who joined Intel in 1974, is known for his manufacturing expertise. A new set of challenges confront Intel, as its profit margins are shrinking due to the emergence of sub-$1,000 PCs.

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Grove is yielding top spot at Intel at a pivotal time

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Intel's Andrew S. Grove will relinquish his CEO position to president and COO Craig R. Barrett effective May 1998. The orderly transition takes place amid a crucial juncture for the computing giant that controls nearly 90% of the microprocessor chips powering PCs. The 61-year-old Grove will retain his position as chiarman and focus on strategy and external relations. Barrett, a former Stanford University professor of materials science who joined Intel in 1974, guided Intel's mid-1980s manufacturing transition that outperformed Japanese rivals. A calmer, more professional image distinguishes Barrett from the aggressive Grove. Intel is wrestling with new challenges that include weaker PC sales, plummeting computer prices, Asian financial troubles, missed opportunities in consumer appliances and an FTC antitrust investigation.

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