I'm sorry, but a CPU ID for use as an e-commerce identifier fails for me all over the place. I use many different computers at work and at home.
People often share computers.
A CPU does not map to an individual. Think of the chilling effect that would happen to the users of these machines if e-commerce sites were to decide only to do business with client computers which presented a valid Pentium III ID number. But the quote makes me wonder what deceptive or unlawful things Intel does believe they've engaged in. I'm sure I'll be updating this page as still more reasons why this is a really dumb idea come to me. In the meantime, you can check out other arguments here .