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25 years after the death of 3dfx, the Voodoo 3 gets a Linux driver
25 years after the death of 3dfx, the Voodoo 3 gets a Linux driver update — classic Voodoo GPUs can now boot without a PC BIOS
TL;DRAncient Voodoo 3 graphics cards now work on Linux without needing PC firmware.
Why it matters: Enables retro hardware enthusiasts and embedded systems to use vintage GPUs independently.
It's been a quarter-century since the firm folded, but the graphics chips still have utility in esoteric use cases.
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