From Dpreview:

Firmware development for all Nikon digital cameras and interchangeable lenses will now be undertaken by a new company named Nikon Imaging Systems. The new company is a joint venture between Fujitsu Broad Solution & Consulting Inc. and Nikon Systems, a subsidiary of Nikon Corporation. The initial investment will be around $1m and the company will employ 100 people.

More info see the link:

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0907/09070201nikonimagingsystem.asp

Anyone know where that leaves products like Capture NX, View, etc?

Bernie wrote:
Anyone know where that leaves products like Capture NX, View, etc?
Firmware is the software built into devices that provides fundamental control over hardware. As the performance of digital devices becomes higher, so does the importance of firmware. To date, all firmware installed in Nikon digital cameras has been developed by Nikon Corporation and its subsidiary, Nikon Systems Inc.

Capture, View, etc is not firmware.

this good or bad?

Fuji involved?

That is very good in my opinion.