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Microsoft and Nvidia Have Acquisition Pact

Posted by timothy on from the you-scratcha-my-back dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Infoweek is reporting that Microsoft has obtained the exclusive right to match any buyout offers for Nvidia. The obscure pact was uncovered in SEC documents, and apparently stems from Microsoft's licensing of Nvidia chips for the Xbox. But its real value now lies in the fact that Nvidia has become a major player in tablet chips, including chips for Windows 8 slates."

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  1. Re:Anti-competitive little shits by Sprouticus · · Score: 4, Insightful

    I'd say RTFA, but this is slashdot.

    This is a devensive measure by MS in case Sony or Nintendo (or some other company) decided to buy NVidia and then screw over MS in a effort to sink the XBox. Not saying it would happen, but that is the idea.

    MS does not want to buy NVidia, they just want to be sure one of their few revenue streams doesnt go away.

  2. nVidia Linux driver by MrKaos · · Score: 4, Informative

    I'm certain Microsoft will maintain the development of the excellent proprietary drivers for Linux should they ever acquire nVidia.

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