Sh… DRAM makers aren’t so clean, as it seems

As you already know some time ago Department of Justice raised charge for DRAM manufacturers. There were 4 charges: for Infineon, Hynix, Samsung, Elpida. 3 of these companies just paid fees. Samsung decided to go other way. They’ve just found a man, who will be responsible for this. This unlucky man is Thomas Quinn. He agreed to serve 8 months in prison and pay $2500000! Man, that’s hurt him plenty… I don’t know why exactly Samsung, but this company paid much then others. Samsung paid $300 million fine. Hynix paid $185 million and Infineon $160 million. Elpida get off lightly, it had just paid $84 million. Investigation is continuing. I’m interested to see who will be in jail next.
P.S. Sorry, I’m still completing computers. See my review “Tips and Tricks for Newbies” at next few days.
Via internetnews

Written by mente on September 24th, 2006 with 3 comments.
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