So wait, these are boards which were used by enthusiasts, who know about the trouble Abit have had, who know it's not the same company anymore.

And they are meant to start buying them again as though nothing happened?

Depends on the boards, surely? In fact, if they're tied in with a GBFO semi manufacturer, surely that can only help them?

Caged
S who know it's not the same company anymore.

… but it is the same company, same staff just with more resources now.
Their latest AMD (can't speak for Intel) boards have all been good but obviously their speed to market & stockholding for new products had suffered over the last year or so (EPoX are going to go through a similar experience now that they are under investigation).
Opinion on the Abit forums is generally upbeat.