Wow, just read a FAQ about the purchase of 3dfx by NVidia.
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NVidia is just buying the name and technology. They have no plans to support the existing 3dfx cards now on the market. I do own a VooDoo3 3000 AGP, and I guess it will be going the way of my HiVal soundcard *don't laugh* no product support. While my V3 3000 will be obsolete by the time this deal completes, the people with VooDoo 4's and 5's are screwed. Here are some tidbits from the FAQ.
3. Why is this transaction structured as a purchase of assets rather than an outright purchase of 3dfx?
The structure of this deal allows NVIDIA to purchase certain assets that are consistent with our business model without acquiring 3dfx liabilities.
6. Are you also acquiring the board-related business?
No, the board business remains with 3dfx.
8. What will happen to 3dfx's existing product lines and retail distribution channel?
The remaining 3dfx entity is responsible for their current product lines and retail channel. It is best to check those details with 3dfx management.
10. What happens to 3dfx after the transaction is completed?
According their press release, 3dfx has a plan of dissolution and they intend to wind up their business post this transaction. Since NVIDIA is not involved in the dissolution of the 3dfx, it is best to check those details with 3dfx management.
12. What happens to the Voodoo family of products currently in retail stores? Who will support the installed base of 3dfx customers?
This deal only involves core graphics assets. The 3dfx product in the channel and installed base and customer support remain the responsibility of 3dfx. It is best to check those details with 3dfx management.
Eek!
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NVidia is just buying the name and technology. They have no plans to support the existing 3dfx cards now on the market. I do own a VooDoo3 3000 AGP, and I guess it will be going the way of my HiVal soundcard *don't laugh* no product support. While my V3 3000 will be obsolete by the time this deal completes, the people with VooDoo 4's and 5's are screwed. Here are some tidbits from the FAQ.
3. Why is this transaction structured as a purchase of assets rather than an outright purchase of 3dfx?
The structure of this deal allows NVIDIA to purchase certain assets that are consistent with our business model without acquiring 3dfx liabilities.
6. Are you also acquiring the board-related business?
No, the board business remains with 3dfx.
8. What will happen to 3dfx's existing product lines and retail distribution channel?
The remaining 3dfx entity is responsible for their current product lines and retail channel. It is best to check those details with 3dfx management.
10. What happens to 3dfx after the transaction is completed?
According their press release, 3dfx has a plan of dissolution and they intend to wind up their business post this transaction. Since NVIDIA is not involved in the dissolution of the 3dfx, it is best to check those details with 3dfx management.
12. What happens to the Voodoo family of products currently in retail stores? Who will support the installed base of 3dfx customers?
This deal only involves core graphics assets. The 3dfx product in the channel and installed base and customer support remain the responsibility of 3dfx. It is best to check those details with 3dfx management.
Eek!
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