The only way a small investor should make decisions (based on lawsuits) is if they're looking at the short-term. There may be some issues or fallout from government intervention that may affect the stock.
Microsoft and Intel are the bellwethers of the technology sector. These are the companies that are really on the pulse of innovation.
If you want to experience above-average returns, technology is the place to be.
If you're a long-term investor with a three- to five-year horizon this shouldn't affect you at all. It's a blip in the road.
This is a long-term vehicle. Technology is where you're going to find the product development and the profits. Right now, technology is down because of some weakness in earnings. To me, that's a buying opportunity. The sector is not going to go away.