“Former Compaq executives are staffing and funding a startup
server maker that will use Transmeta microprocessors and the Linux
operating system.”
“Different from internet servers made by Compaq and Dell,
sources say RLX Technologies’ servers, code-named ICE, are being
designed around Transmeta’s Crusoe processors and will run a
version of the Linux operating system. The startup claims that
its machines pack eight times as much processing power into the
same space as Intel-based rack servers from companies like Compaq,
while using a quarter of the power.”
“In addition to RLX, at least three other companies will release
servers based on the Crusoe processors this year – Amphus,
FiberCycle Networks and Rebel.com.”