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  1. November 13th, 2002, 08:28 AM #1
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    Directx 9.0 beta

     
    Directx 9.0 RC 0 beta is out here
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  2. November 13th, 2002, 08:31 AM #2
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    This pre-release version expires on March 19, 2003. Users must install a final version of DirectX 9.0 prior to that date to ensure continued proper operation of their system.
    whats that about? and i heard that gforce 3 cards aren't supported right? and since ms made it i wonder what spyware is in this?

    DirectX 9.0 includes security

    secuirty? what does secuirty have to do with multimedia?
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  3. November 13th, 2002, 12:54 PM #3
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    It is a time-limited beta, nor will it perform as well as 8.1 will right now. No point using it until at least RC3. And that's only for coders who want a shot at the SDK. For most people, I would recomend leaving this well alone.
    It's up to you though.
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  4. November 14th, 2002, 03:00 AM #4
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    Has MS done public betas always? Or is it just nowadays when they want to implement their 'security' on things. Media player was published beta, and now directx.
    Both of them have their 'security'. Is this a scheme?
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  5. November 14th, 2002, 03:15 AM #5
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    Could be... now-a-days with MS I always wait for some reviews from "diggers" to come out before I install any update or new product.

    Shame, but its required.
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  6. November 14th, 2002, 05:45 AM #6
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    I'll keep reading the end users reviews for awhile. Seems a bit odd "Security features added". ??? Hmmmm...
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  7. November 14th, 2002, 02:52 PM #7
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    I'll be deffinatly holding off on this. DX 8.2 has just been released any how. That should keep me relativly happy till 9 is finished.
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  8. November 15th, 2002, 03:15 AM #8
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    Where has dx8.2 been released? MS site says 8.1 is the latest.
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  9. November 15th, 2002, 03:25 AM #9
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    Question

    I thought the new Radeon was the only card that supported it...
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  10. November 15th, 2002, 03:57 AM #10
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    8.2 is at MS's site. It's a little tricky to find. Give me a sec to find it.
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  11. November 15th, 2002, 03:59 AM #11
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    ok, that was faster then I expected. Any way, here is the link

    http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/r...arch&ordinal=9

    Basicly it's 8.1 with some directplay fixes. Nothing amazing. Not worth the download on my 56k at least. I dunno, could be helpfull to someone.
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  12. November 15th, 2002, 04:06 AM #12
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    Thanks for the link!

    Having a T3 line to use is so nice.
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  13. November 15th, 2002, 04:15 AM #13
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    Oh, it's labeled 'directplay8.2' which has been around for a while I recall... It's for online games. Not worth indeed
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  14. November 15th, 2002, 04:49 AM #14
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    yah. I didn't think so. I think it's 8.2. At least thats what all the web sites I've seen that link say. I don't really care, cause I don't need it. Just a point of interest to anyone that needs better directplay... riiiight...
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  15. November 16th, 2002, 05:24 PM #15
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    So, has anyone taken the plunge yet? If so, has it improved anything?
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