Why DirectX 10 is vista Exclusive

[Roguestar]

Originally posted by: zephyrprime

Originally posted by: Golgatha

Originally posted by: 40sTheme

Originally posted by: Roguestar
Yes we know D3D10 (why does no-one use the proper name goddamnit) is Vista-only.

Because it isn't just D3D10. DX10 encompasses all of the DirectX API such as DirectDraw, DirectSound, Direct3D, etc. You can't just say D3D10 because there is a lot of other stuff it brings for gamers.

http://preview.creativelabs.com/alchemy/default.aspx

DirectSound and DirectSound3D are no more.

DirectDraw has also legacied since dx7.

Thank you, I knew I wasn't going insane.

 

[Sureshot324]

Originally posted by: Roguestar

Originally posted by: zephyrprime

Originally posted by: Golgatha

Originally posted by: 40sTheme

Originally posted by: Roguestar
Yes we know D3D10 (why does no-one use the proper name goddamnit) is Vista-only.

Because it isn't just D3D10. DX10 encompasses all of the DirectX API such as DirectDraw, DirectSound, Direct3D, etc. You can't just say D3D10 because there is a lot of other stuff it brings for gamers.

http://preview.creativelabs.com/alchemy/default.aspx

DirectSound and DirectSound3D are no more.

DirectDraw has also legacied since dx7.

Thank you, I knew I wasn't going insane.

DirectShow and DirectInput are still in there (I think)!