Second, the project is technology-neutral, not locking in to any particular hardware or software.

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Susquehanna Financial Group analyst Chris Caso today cut his his ratings on both Nvidia and Linear Technology to Neutral from Positive, while also trimming his EPS estimates for Neutral-rated Intel.

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The Bittorrent protocol, however, is neutral -- a disinterested technology specification.

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Covello today cut his ratings on Analog Devices (ADI), Linear Technology (LLTC), Lam Research (LRCX) and KLA-Tencor (KLAC) to Neutral from Buy.

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That's the conclusion of Banc of America Securities technology analyst Keith Bachman, who reiterated a "neutral" rating on Sun Microsystems (nasdaq: SUNW - news - people ) shares.

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