Code Morphing Software translates code, such as an application written for an Intel Pentium, into the language of Transmeta's own chip architecture, which is known as VLIW or very long instruction word. The incredible upgradable chip Transmeta is unique in that it can offer software upgrades to its processors. Code Morphing Software, Transmeta says, will go through at least one revision per year. The upgrades will be released to PC makers, who will then decide whether or not to make the upgrades available to customers. These upgrades are expected to yield performance gains, as Transmeta figures out methods to speed up Code Morphing Software.
Software updates can also fix bugs and add new features to the chip.
Meanwhile, Transmeta also showed off in its booth a number of new appliances. They included a wireless WebPad now being designed by a Japanese firm. The WebPad, running Transmeta's Mobile Linux OS, was able to display Web pages downloaded via and 802.11 wireless connection. Find out how. 2000 ZD Inc. All rights reserved.