DirectX 9.0 Release Candidate 1 Download
Posted by Daniel Fleshbourne on 24 November 2002 - 02:27 · 12 comments & 2461 views
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#1 Posted by wa22guy on 24 Nov 2002 - 02:35
- Can someone please host this RC1 version? Thanks!
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#2 Posted by Voodoo on 24 Nov 2002 - 02:40
- im working on it but everyone's asleep
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#3 Posted by devinlamothe on 24 Nov 2002 - 03:08
- sleep? bah! beta's don't know sleep!
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#4 Posted by DOCa Cola on 24 Nov 2002 - 03:09
- lol
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#5 Posted by xStainDx on 24 Nov 2002 - 03:33
- me not sleeping!
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#6 Posted by kljs on 24 Nov 2002 - 03:41
- Will this one have an expire date?
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#7 Posted by Voodoo on 24 Nov 2002 - 03:57
- Epirers: 19th March 2003 yes it will, but we will have rc2 or rtm by then
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#8 Posted by wa22guy on 24 Nov 2002 - 04:50
- I can host RC1. Someone msg me on AIM at EthanWA, Yahoo at aifx2, or email/MSN at ethanwa@hotmail.com -- Ethan --
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#9 Posted by nekrosoft13 on 24 Nov 2002 - 05:54
- any one tried it out
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#10 Posted by DJ^TuRKiYe on 24 Nov 2002 - 05:58
- any improvements over RC0?
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#11 Posted by belto on 24 Nov 2002 - 10:44
- i'll wait until the final. cannot wait though. belto...
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#12 Posted by UNCcrombie on 24 Nov 2002 - 13:39
- any problems with old games on this? i know previous versions I and others had problems with DX9
Microsoft DirectX is a group of technologies designed to make Windows-based computers an ideal platform for running and displaying applications rich in multimedia elements such as full-color graphics, video, 3D animation, and rich audio. DirectX 9.0 includes security and performance updates, along with many new features across all technologies, which can be accessed by applications using the DirectX 9.0 APIs.
Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Redist RC1 For End-Users
Use the DirectX 9.0 Redist to install the end-user runtime. This setup will install on all DirectX supported Operating Systems and minimizes the download size to only the DirectX components your system requires.
Important Notes: The DirectX redist files cannot be uninstalled. This is a pre-release version and it is important for you set a “System Restore Point” before installing the runtime. Please view your Operating System’s help files for more information. Requires Microsoft® Windows® 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 or Windows XP. Does not support either Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0
Update Thanks the ieXbeta for finding a ftp for me :)
ATI Technologies Inc today continued its commitment to deliver the industry's most advanced, high-quality graphics with the release of its Unified Linux Driver Version 2.4.3. The new unified driver allows commercial and consumer end-users to reap the performance benefits from stable Linux-based systems, creating a richer graphics experience.
Supported Cards:
RADEON 8500
RADEON 8500LE
ALL-IN-WONDER RADEON 8500DV
RADEON 9000 PRO
RADEON 9500 PRO
RADEON 9700 PRO
ALL-IN-WONDER 9700 PRO
FIRE GL family of workstation products.
Fixed:
Support for Mandrake 9.0 and Red Hat 8.0
Improved Read/Draw pixel performance
Improved Chipset detection
Support for AGP 8X