Presentation and crowdfunding campaign: The Legacy of 3dfx

Hello,

I would like to publicly apologize for not having made good on my promise to proof-read the English version of the book, even though you provided me with an according link. Unfortunately, I somewhat egoistically chose to invest my time in other things. So, sorry for that.

Hallo,

Ich wollte mich noch öffentlich dafür entschuldigen, daß ich meinem Versprechen die Englische Version korrekturzulesen nicht nachgekommen bin, obwohl du mir auch einen entsprechenden Link geschickt hattest. Leider habe ich mich da ein wenig egoistisch dazu entschlossen, meine Zeit in andere Dinge zu stecken. Tut mir leid.

Don't worry GrandAdmiralThrawn. I got other translator to revise all text. The translation was the most difficult and complicated part but it wait that it was (almost) perfect.

I put photos of the Spanish version: https://twitter.com/3dfxlegacy/status/1138203261603913729

The English version will be the same, I will put photos when I finish the Spanish.

What's the state of this project? Is a revised edition in the works or something like that?

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What's the state of this project? Is a revised edition in the works or something like that?

Hello villeneuve

The project was finished successfully and the books was sent. Now I have made more books for no-backers. I have my web to buy it: http://3dfxlegacy.com/

If you have questions, feel free to ask here or by email (3dfxlegacy@gmail.com).

Cheers

Thank you! I just went through the ordering process which was very difficult due to the Spanish language. I hope I did everything right. 45 minutes after ordering I still have not received any confirmation e-mail except the confirmation of payment by PayPal. Is that normal?

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Thank you! I just went through the ordering process which was very difficult due to the Spanish language. I hope I did everything right. 45 minutes after ordering I still have not received any confirmation e-mail except the confirmation of payment by PayPal. Is that normal?

You must have an email with the ebook now. When I have the book, I will send it. The coronovirus have closed all Spain and normal shipping.

Thanks for your support!!

Thanks very much! I received your messages and the e-book. After a quick peek I must say the book is even more extensive than I thought it would be. Amazing! I'm really looking forward to the time the awful Corona pandemic is a thing of the past and of course to receive the book in the future. Stay healthy over there!

Btw a question regarding some artwork in the book (posters, advertisements etc.): I assume you tried to get the best quality files possible for the creation of the book. So I don't know if you succeeded in that or if you were stuck with the same files which available on the usual fansites, forums etc., but *if* you got hold of better quality files would it be possible to make them available for download?

547 pages are many pages

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Btw a question regarding some artwork in the book (posters, advertisements etc.): I assume you tried to get the best quality files possible for the creation of the book. So I don't know if you succeeded in that or if you were stuck with the same files which available on the usual fansites, forums etc., but *if* you got hold of better quality files would it be possible to make them available for download?

I got the right of all photos and I took the best good version. You can get the files with the links of bibliography, anyway if you want one photo, you only have to emailed and I can get it. you have to remember that the photos can be old, and maybe the original photo was gone :(.

For other hand, I know collector that they can get better photo for a future.

Hi there!!

I am back!! And this time, I am going to announce my second book about video cards: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mgp19…e-las-olvidadas

I talk about S3, Bitboys, Matrox, and Videologic/Imagination Technologies. I talked with former workers of some companies, and I hope this book will be better, the pages is the same: 520+bibliography.

If you have some doubts, I will be happy to reply.

PS: I write this because I didn't see a thread.

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Hi there!!

I am back!! And this time, I am going to announce my second book about video cards: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mgp19…e-las-olvidadas

I talk about S3, Bitboys, Matrox, and Videologic/Imagination Technologies. I talked with former workers of some companies, and I hope this book will be better, the pages is the same: 520+bibliography.

If you have some doubts, I will be happy to reply.

PS: I write this because I didn't see a thread.

I hope the vampire lady is not going to be the cover for the book... Id rather have a composition of GPUs or Boxarts, that would be more adequate.

The book has two covers, the vampire based in Matrox Mystique and the other with a chip.

very cool. i like the vampire lady😁

Hello! We are close to 50% and since I see that there is a lot of indecisiveness, I add the Number Nine chapter for free.

Number Nine or N9, is a company that was in the early days of 3D. His achievements are great cards for the professional environment that sinned in a terrible 3D. They competed and fought with Matrox although unlike Matrox, it ended up being bought by S3 when 3dfx was trading with it.

Frank Bruno (Principal ASIC Engineer of N9) was contacted by this platform, and he helped me in the chapter with photos, exclusive data, and several anecdotes, however, the most interesting thing was the information he gave me about the relationship with S3 and 3dfx for the chapter of S3.

Cheers!

Hi there!

It's been a long time since we last connected, and I'm here to introduce the third book about graphics cards: "The Legacy of Oblivion".

Everyone remembers and loves the titans that were 3dfx, Nvidia, and ATI. However, many companies couldn't or didn't want to compete against them. For this reason, I've written a book featuring over forty companies that found success in other markets.

We'll delve into forgotten companies like Rendition or SiS, as well as those with a significant impact on laptops like NeoMagic, or those known for outstanding 2D products like Tseng Labs or ARK Logic. Even though these companies have disappeared, they all deserve to be studied.

The campaign will end in about 36 hours: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mgp19…do-desaparecido

If you have any doubts or questions, I'll be happy to respond.

Good night!

PS: I'm posting this message here to recycle the original thread.

Thanks for the info, I missed out on the first two books but I am happy to support you now. I hope you reach your goal

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Thanks for the info, I missed out on the first two books but I am happy to support you now. I hope you reach your goal

Great!!! Thanks for your support

Good morning,

Everything that has a beginning must also come to an end, and this project is no exception.

I’m pleased to announce the fourth and final book on graphics cards, focusing on Nvidia and ATI and their legendary rivalry. This time, there’s no Kickstarter; I created and translated it independently with my own funds.

The Spanish version is now at the printer, and the English version is being formatted. Both books will be sent out alongside the third book, The Legacy of the Oblivion, just in time for Christmas.

With this, an era comes to a close for me. I hope I've contributed to preserving the history of graphics cards and look forward to adding more content over time. Also, remember that all future editions of the books will be free for those who have already purchased the ebook.

My web: https://kentinelstudios.com/product-tag/th…f-nvidia-y-ati/

Amazon (only ebook): https://www.amazon.es/s?i=digital-te…ine_sr_ebooks_1

I don’t want to conclude without thanking this website and everyone who has helped me with the books, especially GrandAdmiralThrawn .

Thank you very much!

Will there be a Amazon listing for the printed English version?

Almost 50 % shipping costs is not cheap.

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Will there be a Amazon listing for the printed English version?

Almost 50 % shipping costs is not cheap.

Hello Chosen_one,

I don’t sell on Amazon because I would lose money on the printed version, only for Kindle.

Shipping costs are the same for up to 2 kg, so if you purchase two books (the Legacy series has four volumes.), it’s the same shipping fee.

I’m sorry I can’t offer a better solution or discount, but unfortunately, shipping costs are beyond my control.

Best regards