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Another Transmeta Patent

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the its-not-unraveling-much dept.

Arrgh sent us a link to a new Transmeta Patent filed for what they describe as "Method and apparatus for correcting errors in computer systems". That doesn't help much. Now back to trying to figure out why connecting my cable to my VCR makes my whole stereo humm. Why can't audio/video be as easy as Linu- oh, wait...

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  1. Here's the link by BadlandZ · · Score: 3
    HREF="http://www.scie ncefriday.com/pages/1999/May/hour2_052199.html

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  2. Looks like a generalization of regression testing by SurfsUp · · Score: 3

    Just from the abstract, it looks like a generalization of the idea of regression testing. My (shoot from the hip) guess is that the needed this to check the logic of their new processor in simulation, to verify that each iteration of the design result in a functional system, and if it didn't to pinpoint the place where it started going wrong.

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  3. Sounds like 60 cycle hum by Gulthek · · Score: 3

    About that stereo problem you mentioned, it sounds like the common effect known as the 60 cycle hum. The US electrical system runs on a 60 Hertz cycle (iirc) and that cycle is sometimes picked up by stereo equipment and broadcast thru the speakers. Theatres usually have a problem with this. The easiest solution for you would be to make sure that your stereo is grounded by using a good surge protector. Most surge protectors now come with a grounded indicator light that should help you debug this problem and they are a good idea for any major electrical equipment you'd like to have around for a while. :-)

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