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Microsoft DirectXMicrosoft DirectX
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Version: 9.0c
Date: Tuesday, July 27, 2004
Our Rating:
User Rating: 7.1   
Size: 34,275 KB
Download: Click Here
Description: The latest set of drivers designed to enhance games that support DirectX
What's New: Microsoft DirectX   more»
Platforms: Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows 2003, Windows XP
Company: Microsoft Corporation - The Official DirectX Site
Status: Freeware

DirectX is a set of drivers developed by Microsoft to provide programs (specifically games and high-end multimedia applications) with high-performance, real-time access to your computer's audio and video hardware. While DirectX 6.0 has been included with Windows 2000 and Windows 98 SE, for Windows 95/98 users this upgrade is the only way to get your hands on the latest DirectX technology. The current 7.0 release of DirectX consists of five major components — Direct3D, DirectInput, DirectPlay, DirectDraw, and DirectSound.

Review Contents:
1. Introduction
2. The Five Major Components of DirectX
3. DirectX 6.0 and 7.0
4. DirectX 8.0
5. The Last Word
            


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