Brussels, 12/02/2008 (Agence Europe) - On Tuesday 12 February 2008, the European Commission confirmed having carried out surprise inspections on a manufacturer of central processing units (CPU) and several personal computer retailers, suspected of having violated EC Treaty rules governing anti-competitive behaviour. The leading world CPU manufacturer, Intel, confirmed that its premises in Munich had been inspected. Further to accusations made by its rival, AMD, Intel is now under Commission inquiry, suspected of having abused its dominant position to “incentivise” computer manufactures to choose components of its manufacture (EUROPE 9478). AMD Europe President Giuliano Meroni naturally welcomed this development in the Commission investigation. DSG International (UK), which sells electronic products, also confirmed having received a visit from Commission officials in the town of Hemel Hempstead. DSG owns the Currys, PC World and Dixons outlets. (C.D.)