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DirectX: A set of Windows interfaces from Microsoft for programming graphics and sound. Windows developers program to the DirectX APIs, and the manufacturers of sound cards and display adapters write...; Full DirectX Definition >>

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Bixorama (exe): Bixorama can convert between 11 different panorama formats including Apple's QuickTime VR, Microsoft's DirectX DDS, angular maps, sphere maps, and various cube map layouts. Bixorama can import AND export the following 11 formats: QuickTime VR .MOV; DirectX .DDS; Latitiude Longitude; Horizontal Cross; Vertical Cross; Strip; Strip XYZ; Single Files. This...; Tags: apple quicktime, directx, cross, outerspace software, digital music, digital media, personal technology, consumer electronics; Software downloads 2008-08-08
Bixelangelo (exe): Bixelangelo is a paint program that records your drawings and saves them as sketch maps. It has been designed for use with BluffTitler DX9, but any application that can handle texture maps and DirectX effect files can use its output. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.; Tags: directx, outerspace software, bixelangelo; Software downloads 2008-08-08
Nimbus Basic Edition (exe): Create amazing 3D scenes in less time with Nimbus software. This full featured modeling, animation, and rendering application will integrate your DirectX, XNA, or any DirectX based Game Engine 3D Content production pipeline, without any extra effort. Those looking to quickly and efficiently generate convincing characters, seamless HLSL effects, or...; Tags: DirectX, SimulArt Entertainment, Nimbus, Games, Research & Development, Personal Technology, Business Operations; Software downloads 2008-08-04
KM-Software DirectX Changer (zip): KM-Software DirectX Changer is intended for carrying out of various actions with versions DirectX. The program can change version DirectX for any another without restart of OS. For example, this program will allow starting many old games and if to establish package DirectX10 for XP, also many new games. And...; Tags: DirectX, KM-Software, KM-Software DirectX Changer, Games, Operating Systems, Personal Technology, Software; Software downloads 2008-07-08
"Galactic" 3D Winter Mountains (exe): Stay cool while viewing this beautiful collection of photographs of cold snow covered mountain peaks. When a photo is displayed on your monitor, you can view a constant stream of gently falling animated snow. A small white clock will also be displayed in the upper right corner. Features include 169...; Tags: 3D, Animation, Photograph, DirectX, Galactic7 Software; Software downloads 2008-07-08

Critical IE, Bluetooth, DirectX flaws highlight MS Patch Tuesday: Critical IE, Bluetooth, DirectX flaws highlight MS Patch TuesdayWhich only execute with the privileges of......the logged on user. IOW standard user privileges thus they cannot harm the system though I personally think data is more valuable but it makes removing easy.Once again if you're looking for a reason to upgrade...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Critical IE, DirectX flaw, MS Patch Tuesday, MS patch, DirectX, flaw, Bluetooth, Microsoft Windows Vista; Discussion threads 2008-06-10
Critical IE, Bluetooth, DirectX flaws highlight MS Patch Tuesday: Microsoft's Patch Tuesday train rumbled into the security station today with high-priority patches for multiple vulnerabilities affecting Internet Explorer, the Bluetooth stack in Windows and Microsoft DirectX. In all, the Redmond, Wash. software vendor released seven bulletins -- 3 critical, 3 important and 1 moderate -- with...; Tags: Web, Attacker, Vulnerability, Bluetooth, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., Web Site, DirectX, Bulletin, Flaw, DirectX Bulletin, Microsoft Windows, Web Site Development, Web Browsers, Channel Management, Security, Operating Systems, Software, Internet, Marketing, Ryan Naraine; Blog posts 2008-06-10
S3 Graphics launches Chrome 400 Series - DirectX 10.1 and HD support for under 60: S3 Graphics launches Chrome 400 Series - DirectX 10.1 and HD support for under 60Benchmarks?Forget Crysis, I'll be buying that in four years or so once hardware that can run it decent exists. But for a middle of the road benchmark right now, say for example how many frames...; Tags: Linux, OPEN SOURCE, Chrome 400-Series, DirectX 10.1, S3 Graphics, S3 Inc., DirectX, graphics; Discussion threads 2008-03-20
S3 Graphics launches Chrome 400 Series - DirectX 10.1 and HD support for under $60: Most people are surprised to hear that there's an alternative to ATi and nVIDIA when choosing graphics cards, but there is. Today S3 Graphics have released the first card in the Chrome 400 Series - the Chrome 430 GT. The Chrome 430 GT is a little different...; Tags: Card, S3 Inc., Video, Graphics, DirectX, S3 Graphics, HD, Chrome 430 GT, Video Engine, Corporate Communications, Marketing, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-03-20
nVIDIA+to+acquire+AGEIA+Technologies: nVIDIA+to+acquire+AGEIA+TechnologiesI don't think you quite get itGood article about "what happens to AMD, NVidia, etc if this acquisition..." but, seriously, questioning the direction of physics and dependency on Microsoft to make it happen? This tells me you don;t quite the significance of physics in gaming.I'll boil...; Tags: Games, Video cards, DirectX 10, DirectX, game, card, video card, NVidia Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-02-05
DirectX Happy Uninstall (zip): A tool of uninstall DirectX completely, and keep your system stability. Support uninstall DirectX9.0c (4.09.00.0904). You can check if uninstall completely by it. You can restore the original DirectX of system completely. Version 3.97 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.; Tags: DirectX, Productivity; Software downloads 2007-12-25
Two gaming dead ends of 2007: That never ending quest for better and better frame rates means that gamers will spend their money on pretty much anything that will allow them to get the edge on their opponents and frag them just that little bit faster. However, not everything leads to better performance. 2007 saw two...; Tags: Game, History, DirectX, PhysX, Games, Personal Technology, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2007-12-17
DeviceRecorder (exe): DeviceRecorder will Record AudioStreams from any available source such as Microphone, Speaker, SPDIF, Modem Line Out or any other DirectX Audio Capture Device. DeviceRecorder uses the widelly know mp3 format to store your audio files. You can select to save bewteen Stereo, 22500 or 44100, 16, 32 128 KBit/s modes....; Tags: DirectX, DeviceRecorder, Modems, E-mail, Telecommunications, Hardware, Components, Online Communications; Software downloads 2007-12-04
ATI Radeon HD 3850: Finally, a midrange graphics card worth its silicon. ATI's new 256MB Radeon HD 3850 graphics card is the best-performing 3D card in its price class. For $179, it will let you play most current 3D games at reasonable resolutions and detail settings, bowling over Nvidia's GeForce 8600 GTS cards on...; Tags: Games, PCI, ATI Radeon, Radeon, Radeon HD 3850, card, DirectX, ATI Technologies Inc., game; Product reviews 2007-11-21
DirectX 10.1: Enabling Breakthrough Graphics on the ATI Radeon HD 3800 Series: Microsoft DirectX 10.1 is the latest application programming interface from Microsoft that unlocks the state of the art in GPU technology, represented by the ATI Radeon HD 3800 series. Key features of DirectX 10.1 include an updated shader model, improved anti-aliasing support, more flexible data access, and tighter specifications for...; Tags: ATI Radeon, ATI Technologies Inc., Graphics, DirectX, DirectX 10.1, Microsoft DirectX 10.1; White papers 2007-11-01
The trouble with mid-range graphics cards - they're not mid-range: We all know that if you want power, you have to pay for it. The more you pay, the more performance you have at your disposal. Most people can't push the boat out far enough to experience the apotheosis of a couple of HD 2900XTs or 8800GTXs and have to settle for...; Tags: Video Card, Performance, Problem, Graphics, DirectX, GPU, DirectX 10 Performance, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2007-09-17
DirectX 10 debate: Gabe Newell, president of Valve Software, believes that Microsoft made a serious mistake releasing DirectX 10 for Vista only, excluding Windows XP. I have to agree with Newell. According to an online survey by Valve Software, only one in fifty players who access download service Steam has a DirectX...; Tags: Game, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Gamer, DirectX, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2007-08-29
DirectX 10 debate: DirectX 10 debateI suspect someone still using Windows 2000 ....... is not spending a lot on software upgrades and is of little concern to Microsoft to begin with.Let he who is without sin ....... cast the first stone! Your post was nothing more then a cheap shot over an...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Games, Microsoft Windows, DirectX, DirectX 10, Microsoft Windows Vista; Discussion threads 2007-08-28
DirectX SDK (February 2006) Symbol Files (exe): DirectX SDK (February 2006) Symbol Files contains all the symbol files for the DirectX release for Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003. The Windows XP Service Pack 2 symbol files are located in the Platform SDK. This version is the first release on CNET...; Tags: SDK, DirectX, Symbol File, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software; Software downloads 2007-08-16
DirectX 9.0 SDK Update (February 2005) Symbol Files (exe): DirectX 9.0 SDK Update (February 2005) Symbol Files contains all the symbol files for the DirectX 9.0c release for Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. The Windows XP Service Pack 2 symbol files are located in Platform SDK. This version is the first release...; Tags: SDK, DirectX, Symbol File, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software; Software downloads 2007-08-16