https://dfarq.homeip.net/what-happened-to-transmeta-the-last-big-dotcom-ipo/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-happened-to-transmeta-the-last-big-dotcom-ipo David L. Farquhar on technology old and new, computer security, and more Tue, 02 Dec 2025 21:57:38 +0000 hourly 1 https://dfarq.homeip.net/what-happened-to-transmeta-the-last-big-dotcom-ipo/#comment-57367 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 21:57:38 +0000 https://dfarq.homeip.net/?p=36220#comment-57367 What happened is Intel appropriated energy efficiency methods Transmeta developed to catch-up in mobile, violating multiple patents: https://www.computerworld.com/article/1565866/intel-settles-patent-case-with-transmeta-for-250m.html

]]> https://dfarq.homeip.net/what-happened-to-transmeta-the-last-big-dotcom-ipo/#comment-57328 Sat, 08 Nov 2025 05:06:06 +0000 https://dfarq.homeip.net/?p=36220#comment-57328 I remember Transmeta being a CPU company, but the very first thing that pops into my mind is them hiring Linus Torvalds. Almost like a Medici sponsorship in the Renaissance: “Here’s money. You live and do your thing. Glory will reflect onto us.” He’s still doing well – much better than Transmeta.

]]> https://dfarq.homeip.net/what-happened-to-transmeta-the-last-big-dotcom-ipo/#comment-56668 Sat, 09 Nov 2024 04:25:10 +0000 https://dfarq.homeip.net/?p=36220#comment-56668 What happened to Via x86? I know Intel Corp purchase the engineers
will Via Or zhaoxin ever create a new x86/x64 for USA ?

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