% >
% >Development of support for a given product begins when the company
% >concerned (Rendition, 3dFX) is able to persuade software companies
% >(Papyrus) to support their product. This is done by technical
% >demonstration, supply of developer kits and boards, technical
% >expertise and support, etc etc. It is not based upon the release date
% >of the board.
% And the people at 3DFX did all of the above, but, Sierra just kept
% saying no. I don't know their motive, but I do know a lot of people
% are pissed at them for it.
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It sounds as if the above is also referring to an area between your
ears. ;-) At the time that Papyrus made the decision to support
Rendition, Sierra's decision to champion Renditon had nothing to do with
their decision. Papyrus was impressed with the capabilities of the chip
set and it's instructions. They had the support of Rendition and 3DFX
had yet to successfully champion their cause. Future Papyrus products
will support 3DFX directly and they should be shortly providing the N2
port. I understand your frustration, but at least keep the facts
straight. If you are truly pissed, I would suggest you do not support
Papyrus and therefore forgo using their 3DFX patch for N2. That should
really show them! Those stupid idiots at Papyrus, sheesh when will they
ever get it right?
To bad I didn't archive the original Papyrus press releases concerning
their reasons for going with Rendition. The whole approach and their
reasoning made sense (at the time). But, it probably wouldn't matter,
as many are bound and determined to re-write history to their own
liking.
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**************************** Michael E. Carver *************************
Upside out, or inside down...False alarm the only game in town.
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