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Final Version DirectX 9 out tomorrow?

By Derek Sooman

On December 11, 2002, 9:42 AM

After an agonising wait of betas and release candidates, it looks like MS in their infinite wisdom have now deemed DirectX 9 as fit for mortal human consumption.

"With three betas and two release candidates version we saw slowly and surely that DirectX 9 is about to become a fully fledged bird that will help some companies live happier and release DirectX 9 drivers."

Only a rumour right now, and your guess is as good as mine, but hey here's hoping....

More here at The Inquirer.

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  1. December 12, 2002 4:47 AM
    Guest said:
    I am curious, will DirectX9 be available for Win98 users? Since many still find Win98 as good for gaming and many other needs.
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  2. December 12, 2002 7:12 PM
    Vehementi said:
    Usually DirectX is unified, and I'd say it is.Checking the [url=http://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx/default.asp]Di
    ectX home page[/url], I see that it's not out ;)Wish it was.
    Reply

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