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Transmeta Unveils 256-bit Microprocessor Plans

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the that's-a-lot-of-bits dept.

nam37 writes "PCWorld has an article about how Transmeta has outlined its initial plans for a new 256-bit microprocessor dubed the TM8000. They claim it will offer significant advantages over their current TM5x00 line of chips. The processor will be a switch to a 256-bit VLIW (very long instruction word), allowing twice as many instructions in one clock cycle and greater energy efficiency." The article also touches on the popularity Transmeta enjoys in Japan, noting that 92% (CD: corrected from 55%) of the company's revenue comes from there.

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  1. Chandler: CEO by banky · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    From the article:
    Ditzel and Matthew Perry, the recently appointed chief executive officer of Transmeta

    Well, it's good to see he's got work lined up now that Friends is almost over.

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  2. Re:55% figure is wrong by susano_otter · · Score: 1, Offtopic
    That could mean anything, btw.

    Wait, wait! I know this one! I saw it in a movie once: The Japanese are stealing our technology!

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  3. Friends?!? by SuperJames_74 · · Score: 0, Offtopic
    "...Ditzel and Matthew Perry, the recently appointed chief executive officer of Transmeta,..."

    Wow - Chandler is the CEO of a CPU company?!?

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