Big what if question.

[twjr]

I know M$ has said that DX 10 is only going to be released on Vista. But is it possible that once the software is released on Vista that it could be modified to work on XP?

I know this is a big what if question and probaly has been asked elsewhere, but if this is possible then it would really negate the drawcard of upgrading to Vista and all its intrusive features.

 

[TheRyuu]

As long as it is DX9 then yea it should run on XP.

 

[MechaSheeba]

Nvm

 

[Barfo]

DX is not just your average program that can be cracked to run in a different OS, so no.

 

[xtknight]

Nope. DX10 requires a totally different driver model. Everything is set in a different place.

 

[theprodigalrebel]

Originally posted by: xtknight
Nope. DX10 requires a totally different driver model. Everything is set in a different place.

Truth

 

[lopri]

I wouldn't worry since developers will include fall-back mode. (If they want to sell the game) Just like many games today have options for rendering modes today.

 

[twjr]

Oh well it was ok to hope i guess. ah heck now that means at some point i will have to get Vista. Well not for a couple of years yet.

 

[Pabster]

Originally posted by: twjr
Oh well it was ok to hope i guess. ah heck now that means at some point i will have to get Vista. Well not for a couple of years yet.

Which is exactly what Bill and Co. want

 

[twjr]

Originally posted by: Pabster

Originally posted by: twjr
Oh well it was ok to hope i guess. ah heck now that means at some point i will have to get Vista. Well not for a couple of years yet.

Which is exactly what Bill and Co. want

You know for once i just wished old Billy would do something altruistic. But then i also wish i had a million dollars. Maybe bill could help with that too.