Apple or nVidia drivers

[silverf1re]

Attn knowledgeable forum users I have a couple of questions.
A. First time OS X user however extensive Windows knowledge. First of all does the mac community refer to the software that links the operating system to the hardware as "drivers"
Now to my main question, I just bought a 2010 refurb 15 inch base model and love it. I was wondering who is in charge for updating the "drivers" for the video cards in the machines; Apple or nVidia? I understand Apple pushes those updates built into the 10.6.X updates however I don't know if they are the one who develops the video drivers or if its up to the video card manufactures. If its the video card manufactures should I be concerned about nVidia not having an income stream from its apple products to continue to produce quality drivers because ATI now does the video hardware. If I lost anyone with my loosely strung together thoughts I am sorry

 

[alust2013]

They will be in the OS X updates. I believe apple makes them, so there's no need to worry about your computer being unsupported.

 

[silverf1re]

Ya I knew they were included in the in the updates, but I was wondering who actually develops the video driver aspect of the update

 

[Hansr]

Ya I knew they were included in the in the updates, but I was wondering who actually develops the video driver aspect of the update

It's a collaborative effort between the two companies.

 

[maflynn]

Ya I knew they were included in the in the updates, but I was wondering who actually develops the video driver aspect of the update

Apple writes the drivers as like everything else they like to be in control

 

[iThinkergoiMac]

Apple writes the drivers as like everything else they like to be in control

I highly doubt Apple writes the drivers from scratch. I'm sure nVidia makes the driver, Apple modifies and pushes it out.