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.

DirectX 9.0c was released on August 4, 2004. However, the latest update to DirectX 9.0c was in August, 2006.

If you already have a previous version of DirectX 9 installed, installing the latest update is probably not necessary unless a game specifically calls for it.

DirectX 9 is available for download in the following languages: Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish, and Swedish.

overview of the new features that come with the 11i.10 upgrade can be viewed on the Enhancements web site. Some of the new features that will be part of the upgrade are:

DirectX 9.0a featured bug fixes as well as improvements in performance within the graphics and networking components of the original DirectX 9.0 runtime.

We are currently using DX 8 for hardware skinning and compressed textures. We are looking at supporting bump mapping, point sprites and n-patches. The n-patches will give very detailed and smooth high polygon characters. The point sprites will increase the number and density of particles that can be displayed.

Yes. The GeForce 8 Series GPUs are not only the first shipping DirectX 10 GPUs, but they are also the reference GPUs for DirectX 10 API development and certification.

Yes, the Training Grounds consist of daily contests that are generally of a very easy nature. This is a very good place to hone your skills if you are a new player as you won't have the same intense competition of the other contests.

Be sure to get DirectX 8.0a available here . DirectX 7.0 had a few bugs... Re-install the Force RS drivers using the sure fire install procedure outlined above. Ultimately, the best solution is to upgrade to Win98, especially if you have a Pentium II class or later system. The squeak is caused by the (carbon block) brushes of the motor vibrating against the commutator. There is no lubrication possible or desirable.

Normally the DirectX installer will refuse to install if it detects that you already have the latest version of DirectX installed. This makes it a pain in the ass to fix a broken DirectX installation. Luckily, there is a small workaround to trick the DirectX installer into a full re-installation. Run the Codec Tweak Tool. It has a fix for broken audio (Midi, WaveOut). It will restore some missing registry keys.

We have weekly meetings in Evans 122 on Thursdays at 7 pm. You are invited to come. We have free snacks during most meetings. We write letters to raise awareness about human rights violations. We write to foreign governments, such as Sudan and China, and we write to our elected officials here in the US about violations within our country. Our members write and sign letters (pre-written letters are available to sign) and BCAI pays for the postage.