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Message started by gdonovan on 19.07.04 at 21:09:09

Title: News Flash!
Post by gdonovan on 19.07.04 at 21:09:09
From someone I just purchased a boxed 5500 PCI from-

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Gary,
Your item was shipped today USPS  Confirmation number <snip>

Just as case you did not know VOODOO was put out of businesses for stealing a chip design.

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ROTFL!


Title: Re: News Flash!
Post by FalconFly on 19.07.04 at 21:12:56
*lol*

...always great to hear 'experts talk' *g*

Let's hope your Voodoo5 PCI doesn't turn out as a Voodoo Rush PCI, just because the seller judged it solely by the pure size of the Hardware ;)

Title: Re: News Flash!
Post by janskjaer on 23.07.04 at 17:26:30
It is funny at times to hear things like this! ;D

One of the best places to see these kinds of slip-ups is ebay.

I see a lot of "Voodoo 2 16Mb" cards advertised, and "Voodoo2 3 5000". Some are clasic.

However, regarding the one that is currently on sale on ebay (sorry I don't have the link with me right now) : "Voodoo5 5000", this is NOT an illusion! ;)

To the people already watching this one, Bid accordingly! :)

Title: Re: News Flash!
Post by Voodude on 19.08.04 at 05:19:50
Hi janskjaer! Here's the link.  ;D  Thank you for the mention. I have other 3dfx items up for auction too.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=5116367658&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

Thanks!

-Tony

Title: Re: News Flash!
Post by janskjaer on 19.08.04 at 13:02:54
Hey Tony (Voodude)  :)

Hope your well! That's a lovely card you have there!  :D
One of the rare ones!  ;)

Tell us how you came about acquiring it, and how you came to know this 3dfx engineer?

How come you're selling up? Are you leaving the 3dfx community, or just reducing your 3dfx collection?

Title: Re: News Flash!
Post by Voodude on 19.08.04 at 15:20:09
Hi janskjaer,

I worked for STB/3dfx. Most of my story is covered under the "General discussion" section on this board in the "Post your 3dfx images" thread. I had a huge collection at one time but now I am selling off the last of it for other hobbies like cars and guitars.  ;-p

-Tony

Title: Re: News Flash!
Post by janskjaer on 19.08.04 at 16:18:46
Cool! Nice one!  ;)

I suppose it goes without saying but did you enjoy your time @ STB/3dfx? :)

Were you part of the STB staff during the takeover, or originally from 3dfx?

Where were you based?

My friend was part of the 'shutdown' crew at the 3dfx San Jose office when you guys went under. He had the depressing job of selling all your assets off to bidders.  :'(

Title: Re: News Flash!
Post by janskjaer on 19.08.04 at 16:27:51
Just read your posts in the other thread!  ;D

Cheers.

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