“Linus Torvalds has dropped a few more tantalizing clues about
where his super-secretive startup is heading. During comments he
made to ZD Radio, The founder of Linux hinted that a forthcoming
chip being developed by his Transmeta Corporation will be aimed at
mobile devices, such as intelligent cellular phones.”
“We aren’t really ready to announce what we’re doing in any big
way,” Torvalds said. “We believe very strongly in mobility.
Mobile phones are changing how people thing about how technology
should be.“
“Cellular phones, Torvalds said, “are showing people how
convenient technology can make life.” Transmeta will “come clean on
January 19,” Torvalds said, reiterating the message posted on the
company site. “We’re doing a microprocessor. I really can’t say
anything else.”