How would a Motorola sell-off impact IBM, Apple and AMD?

Kelly McNeill writes, “Motorola has said that it will sell or float its semiconductor division that creates PowerPC chips if it does not show significantly increased profits within a set — as yet undisclosed — time period, according to published reports. Although some observers suggest that Motorola may instead choose to spin-off the semiconductor unit and possibly even establish an IPO for the division, others speculate that a third-party buyout is more likely. The semiconductor industry is already on schedule to explode with exciting next-generation offerings from each of the major players, and Motorola’s announcement only adds to this drama.” The column is at osOpinion.