1. Why is a Crusoe cheaper to manufacture than traditional x86 processors?

2. The Crusoe executes VLIW instructions. What are the possible numbers of bits that are in each instruction? Also, what is the maximum number of instructions per word?

3. Name a development that has led to development of the Crusoe?

4. Conventional x86 power management relies upon varying the ratio of on/off states, leading to a linear relationship between performance and power consumption. How is the Crusoe able to improve this model?

5. Why is memory an issue for branch prediction in VLIW?