Transmeta
Transmeta is a US-based corporation that makes microprocessors. Its claim to fame is the Crusoe, a X86 low-power microprocessor, used in Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)s. Until June 2003, Transmeta also employed Linus Torvalds, who is the creator of the Linux operating system. Initially, its purpose was kept secret, but partially because it employed Linus, the industry was constantly abuzz with rumors in addition to 'conspiracy theories' resulting in excellent press relations (PR). The arguably mundane processor that it eventually churned out was somewhat disappointing to the internet communities that were certain Transmeta had some fantastic plan for world domination.During August, 2003, Transmeta's latest chip, the Efficeon, debuted with high hopes.