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3dfx Voodoo turns 30: cofounder looks back

Original: The 3dfx Voodoo story: as the graphics card tech turns 30, we talk to cofounder

The 3dfx Voodoo graphics card, the technology that brought 3D acceleration to PC gaming, turns 30 this year. Club386 marks the anniversary with an interview with 3dfx cofounder Ross Smith, discussing the company's history, its pioneering Glide API, and its eventual fall to Nvidia. Enthusiasts on Hacker News are revisiting the era when Voodoo cards defined PC gaming.

Why now: The 30th anniversary of a landmark graphics technology, paired with a fresh cofounder interview, is drawing nostalgia and discussion among tech enthusiasts.

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