Intel Wins Approval for McAfee Acquisition From FTC

As if we had any doubts, of course the EU will likely have their panties in a wad over this, but anymore what doesn't.

In August, Intel agreed to buy the company for $7.68 billion, saying it will use the deal to create chips with built- in security. The acquisition of McAfee, also based in Santa Clara, would be the biggest purchase in Intel's history. Integrating McAfee defenses into its products will make devices more efficient and secure, Intel has said.

Intel making more chips? Seems crazy doesn't it. . Give them a few years and they will try integrating "these" chips into their processors like they are doing with everything else.  

Or, they will spend all this time and money on something, overhype it, and then later drop the project because someone else can do it better. (read: Larrabee)

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