Thanks Vla. Earlier tonight Beta Place posted the final of Direct X 8.1
If you want to run the latest games and applications that use Microsoft® DirectX® technology, you've come to the right place. DirectX is the multimedia system foundation for Microsoft Windows® operating systems. With DirectX, programs take full advantage of your system to give you the best multimedia experience possible. This latest version of DirectX offers updated graphics, faster frame rates, and support for massively multiplayer games. It also offers more immersive audio when running and displaying programs rich in multimedia elements such as full-color graphics, video, 3-D animation, and surround sound
News source: Beta Place (password req.)
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