DirectX 10 would run only on Windows Vista

[montylee]

Sad News for gamers...

Micorosoft will release DirectX 10 only for Windows Vista. This means that those who have Windows XP or Windows 98 would not be able to use DirectX 10.

Here is an article on the same:
http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/video/d...525104034.html

Really bad strategy from Microsoft to sell its new OS.

Microsoft always does that...

Further, DirectX 10 will not be backward-compatible as earlier DirectX versions. It will provide backward-compatibility only thru software emulation which means that the performance of current games based on DirectX 9.0C may be affected.

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Direc...nds-7762.shtml

Bad...

Microsoft sucks!!!

[comrade]

not a glad news...its true that microsoft sucks.

[onlytanmoy]

really bad guys
such nonsense monopoly .
Micro$oft sucks big time .

[PrinceHeart]

montylee / comrade / onlytanmoy - "Microsoft Sucks" - yet i bet all of u 3 are using windows operating systems from Microsoft ??

Nothing will happen to microsoft or any other company for that matter if a bunch of ppl says it suck in forums.

I read the articles about directX 10 and yeah - its a sad news for gamers like me. But it surely doesn't mean microsoft sucks.

I use windows vista beta 2 - and in boot screen it only says - Microsoft Window @ 2006. Something tells me this OS will be the only release from microsoft for a longggg time. And giving everything in it, is a good idea not only for microsoft but for end-users like us too. Think about it.

peace.

[Pathik]

yup man... VISTA rox..
and neways if ur r using 98 then u have a low end system so ats the use of directx10...

[rahul_becks23]

direct x 10 of couse will be only on Vista,everyone knew that long before.

[montylee]

montylee / comrade / onlytanmoy - "Microsoft Sucks" - yet i bet all of u 3 are using windows operating systems from Microsoft ??

Nothing will happen to microsoft or any other company for that matter if a bunch of ppl says it suck in forums.

Sorry to disappoint u PrinceHeart but i essentially use GNU/Linux. My little sister uses Windows and i only use it to play games on it, that's why i am very disappointed to hear that DirectX 10 will run only on Windows Vista. This means ppl have to first buy Vista and then only they can play the latest games.
This is a really bad strategy to sell ur product.

In the late 90's microsoft suppressed OpenGL which is still acknowledged the API of choice for cross-platform 3D programming. By suppressing OpenGL when all the other major vendors were supporting it (including Microsoft) and introducing their own API, they tried (and succedeed) in forcing the developers to develop games using DirectX which run only on Windows. That's why you don't see many games on GNU/Linux or Solaris.

Nothing will happen to microsoft or any other company for that matter if a bunch of ppl says it suck in forums.

Surely nothing will happen to Microsoft but this thread can create awareness about the type of monopoly and tricks which these companies use to sell their product and gain hold of the market.

Now tell me does Microsoft suck or not!!!

[Vishal Gupta]

I think they will surely release it for XP too.
Correct me if I'm wrong, they also announced that WMP 11 will only be available in VISTA but soon they released it for XP too.

[montylee]

Lets hope that they release it on XP too otherwise i'll have to buy PS3 just like i had bought PS2 earlier.

[__Virus__]

direct x of couse will be only on Vista,everyone knew that long before.

But no one posted and this dood did

Really sad to know that DX10 will only work on Vista.. bad bad MS

[PrinceHeart]

Get the PS3 montylee - Im planning to get it too. Then we can share the games Forget PC games !!

Btw - Microsoft ROCKS !! Using it since `98 as billions of other users all over this planet. Maybe some martians use it too

[montylee]

Get the PS3 montylee - Im planning to get it too. Then we can share the games Forget PC games !!

But the problem is that the games will cost a hell... still i can dream abt owning it...

[PrinceHeart]

But the problem is that the games will cost a hell... still i can dream abt owning it...

I said about sharing. Let the PS3 be out. Then im trying to find someone who will get PS3 too. And we can share the games.

Its like u buy 1 original game - play it and i will buy half price. I will buy a game - play it and u will buy half price. So with half price, we both can play. Or if there is some 3rd/4th person in this group. We can all play the game with 1/4 the original price.

[montylee]

this looks to me a like a good idea.
Lets hope for the best...

[PrinceHeart]

I have seen some game preview from gamespot.com and believe me you would like to play those games someday, even if u have to share it with others. I don't mind doing that myself, and i will get some money back also. Which is a good point.

So when is PS3 is going to launch ?? Give it to me !!

[montylee]

The worldwide launch date is November i suppose. It would take some time for it to be available in India. Yup, i have seen the videos especially "18 Days" and "Assassin's Creed". Both look fabolous...

[Brave_Hunt]

Microsoft is not dumb ass guys they don't put their hard work just to satisfy few people they even think beyond than this you guys are concerned about DX10 which currently runs on VISTA. Yeah It's true (so far) and why Microsoft has decided to launch it only for VISTA? Probably bacause It needs a better graphic card support. There's 50-50 chance that you have a advaced graphic card on other Windows O/S's but If you're using VISTA you'll sure have to have one, and this is how you can get true experience of DX10 and your graphic card's both acutal strenght. And dunna worry about games guys those game making company's are not dumb as well they will certainly make sure that their games runs on DX9.0c as well after all they wanna make money too. It's all about choice guys If you want best then ya have to lose your pocket for sure. Microsoft Rocks!!! And after using It's O/S's for so long I can say It deserves It cost. They're not forcing ya It's all up to you so stop bleming 'em.

Enjoy

[Sykora]

Finally. Somebody who doesn't slam Microsoft. Although I won't say that Microsoft is trash, I'm not exactly on the best of terms with them. Anyway. It's understandable, that DX10 is not released for XP. As all gamers upgrade their rigs almost constantly, just consider this another upgrade to be made. If you believe that Microsoft is monopolizing the market (so say I as well), make a difference.

[786]

A good reply by Brave_Hunt. I agrees with him, but still....

[PrinceHeart]

I think, the digit mods should close down old thread, just to keep this forum clean, when all of us agrees on the same thing. And im glad to see everyone here is working out all nicely

peace

[blackleopard92]

Directx 10 based games are around 2-3 yrs away.Current releases would work both on Directx 9 and 10.SO all those issues about playing latest games are wrong.

Also, as for hopes XP having Directx 10 are wrong too, because Directx10 has been written from scratch up, and includes many features which are impossible to transfer to XP.

And the fact that crysis people said that Directx 10 implementation is good that games running on VISTA would be FASTER than those running on XP.
It's hard to believe, but its true.

[gags987]

but can any one tell me that can i use my present 32 bit system to run vista?
i have an geforce 6200 based chipset

[Brave_Hunt]

gags987, See this...

A new PC that carries the Windows Vista Capable PC logo can run Windows Vista. All editions of Windows Vista will deliver core experiences such as innovations in organizing and finding information, security, and reliability. All Windows Vista Capable PCs will run these core experiences at a minimum. Some features available in the premium editions of Windows Vista—like the new Windows Aero user experience—may require advanced or additional hardware.

A Windows Vista Capable PC includes at least:

A modern processor (at least 800MHz).
512 MB of system memory.
A graphics processor that is DirectX 9 capable.


Windows Vista Premium Ready PCs
To get an even better Windows Vista experience, including the Windows Aero user experience, ask for a Windows Vista Capable PC that is designated Premium Ready, or choose a PC that meets or exceeds the Premium Ready requirements described below. Features available in specific premium editions of Windows Vista, such as the ability to watch and record live TV, may require additional hardware.


A Windows Vista Premium Ready PC includes at least:

1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor.
1 GB of system memory.
A graphics processor that runs Windows Aero.
128 MB of graphics memory.
40 GB of hard drive capacity with 15 GB free space.
DVD-ROM Drive3.
Audio output capability.
Internet access capability.


Read all of the Windows Vista Capable footnotes.

Review the Windows Vista minimum supported system requirements.

Windows Marketplace has a selection of Windows Vista Capable and Premium Ready PCs that are available today.

Windows Vista enterprise hardware planning guidance is available on TechNet.


Cheers

[PrinceHeart]

This is not a thread to discuss vista - but here it goes:

Windows Vista Minimum Supported System Requirements
Processor 800 MHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
System Memory 512 MB
GPU SVGA (800x600)
Graphics Memory - NILL
HDD 20 GB
HDD Free Space 15 GB
Optical Drive CD-ROM drive
Audio - NILL
Internet - NILL

A Windows Vista Capable PC includes at least:
A modern processor (at least 800MHz1).
512 MB of system memory.
A graphics processor that is DirectX 9 capable.

A Windows Vista Premium Ready PC includes at least:
1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor.
1 GB of system memory.
A graphics processor that runs Windows Aero.
128 MB of graphics memory.
40 GB of hard drive capacity with 15 GB free space.
DVD-ROM Drive3.
Audio output capability.
Internet access capability.

Source: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvist...y/capable.mspx

peace

[Brave_Hunt]

PrinceHeart, What's the sense of posting same thing man? Better read first before posting somthing.

[rahul_becks23]

Microsoft RULEZ
Sony ROCKS
what would sony and microsoft do if there would have been no competition frm either of them.............i love big companies' rivalries........
...........................the reason behind the success of Microsoft is Sony and VICE-VERSA.