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here is ID softwares view on the quake3 IHV......


A test commonly known as an IHV (independent hardware vendor) test was
leaked sometime this weekend. The sole purpose of an IHV test is for
internal testing at hardware companies. The test contains no real
levels and no playable maps. It is utilized to serve as a vehicle for
hardware vendors to improve their products. Various companies under
NDA utilize this test for hardware optimization. It is used to test
and optimize features such as multitexture and compiled vertex array
implementation. Most maps are specific for testing oversized textures,
extreme texture aspect ratios, and high polygon outputs. The public
should be aware that this leaked test is useless to them and quite
illegal to have in their possession. Unfortunately, some unscrupulous
character(s) got a hold of the IHV test and decided to feed this to
the public. We urge the public to boycott sites that make illegal
materials available. It can be a source of viral contamination and
ultimately a waste of time laid with plenty of frustration. What is
being leaked is not a game, nor is it a demo.

The official Quake III Arena test will be out in about a month. You
will be able to trust the source because it will come from us. It will
be viewable, playable, and testable.

All of the concerned e-mails received are very much appreciated. Thank
you.

Spliffy&Swoop....
AKA Richard&Mark James
mandr...@zetnet.co.uk
http://www.skins.quake.org.uk

We have nothing to declare!