AMD, Transmeta in the chips

Advanced Micro Devices next week will detail the K8 processor, while secretive start-up Transmeta gets another chip patent.

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Jan. 2, 2002 4:43 p.m. PT

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Advanced Micro Devices next week will detail the K8 processor, while secretive start-up Transmeta gets another chip patent.

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