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BW: Phoenix Technologies Provides System Enabling Software Support for Transmeta Linux Systems

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Jan 26, 2000

“Phoenix Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq:PTEC)… today announced that
PhoenixBIOS(TM) will be used in Transmeta Caruso processor
reference designs for a new category of Mobile Internet
Computers.”

“Enabling Internet access is a critical component of our
strategy and we believe the Caruso family of processors will
accelerate the growth of new mobile Internet computers…”

“The Crusoe processor family consists of two solutions, the
TM5400 and the TM3120, for the Mobile Internet Computing
market.”

“The TM3120, operating at up to 400MHz, is designed for
economical Web pads and mobile clients. With the Crusoe processor
and the Mobile Linux operating system, users can expect a complete
Internet experience, including access to the full range of plug-in
applications. Transmeta provides Mobile Linux assistance to OEMs
looking to accelerate their time to market with new mobile Internet
devices.”


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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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