Hi Shaun, Why exactly do you think getting DirectX updates is a pain? Why not simply go to the official DirectX web page http://www.microsoft.com/directx and download them. It is easy to find and download, and that is where I always get my DirectX updates from. In fact, in the future I'm probably going to just include a link to the DirectX main page instead of downloading and putting the files on my own web server.
Cheers! On 3/22/10, shaun everiss <[email protected]> wrote: > well not to mention that dotnet is part of the critical and optional windows > updates so unless you don't update don't use autoupdate and don't visit the > site often like I do, or just don't go online or something you prity much > need to upgrade. > No excuse not to. > you will need directx which can be a pain to get unless you use sites like > softwarepatch.com or google search it whenever I don't always get the latest > but I do every few months. > > So yeah go for the later xna thingy. > win xp has about I think either 3-4 years life left, for support and while > you can buy it still prices are in favor of win7 xp actually costs loads > more than win7 for those that must have old software but they really want > you to get the newer stuff. > I may even get that myself at some point once I manage to get the cash to > upgrade my readers which I will. > I may concider that. > At 07:59 p.m. 22/03/2010, you wrote: >>Hi Tom. >> >>I'm not really up on too many of the technical differences, but reading >> your message sseveral thoughts did occur to me. >> >>First, why worry about people having to upgrade direct X? ---- myself I'm >> quite willing to install several versions of net framework and direct X >> upgrades for games, and really they don't cause problems, and if someone >> is too lazy to download another file, ---- well more fool them, and it >> isn't as if your asking them to install an entire environment such as >> python or java. >> >>Second, pre-xp windows really won't even support modern net brousing. My >> dad currently is using my old windows 98 laptop (which has a dead battery >> system, a not very functional fan, but may be used on mains power for >> short periods), and keeps phoning me to ask how to view standard web pages >> sinse a lot of display features just aren't supported in windows 98. >> >>I really therefore wouldn't be concerned about compatibility that! far >> backwards. While I myself will continue to use xp for now, ---- when it >> gets to the stage that I can't brouse the internet with it, I'll upgrade. >> >>Third, If I understood you correctly on the 3D sound aspects, Dsaudio will >> support cards with 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound, where as direct sound >> won't, but both would sound the same on a bog standard sterrio sound card. >> >>Given that some people will! have such systems, or might considder >> upgrading to such systems in the future, I really don't see why they >> shouldn't get the bennifit of better equipment if they have it. If it was >> a question of supporting one or the other, ---- well obviously you go with >> what most people are likely to have, however if it's a question of >> supporting both, or only supporting sterrio, I don't really see the issue >> in supporting both. >> >>ffourth, preempting tinkering with upgrading your games in future is good, >> ---- look at the vista debate which has already happened. Obviously if >> your games will run on windows 8 as well, in five years or so when people >> are switching to that, it will save hastle. >> >>fifth, from what you say dsaudio sounds like a technically better system, >> --- -i certainly see the value of using compressed formats such as wma >> rather than having everything in wav. I'd hate to see a situation where >> you considdered limiting sounds in a game because of size of download, so, >> why not go for compression. >> >>I hope this random rambling is useful. As I said, this is just my thoughts >> based on your message, --- and I can't claime any tecnical expertees in >> the area of sound programming, but there were features you mentioned which >> seemed to make a difference to the user, ---- hence my comments. >> >>Beware the grue! >> >>Dark. >> >> >>--- >>Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] >>If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to >> [email protected]. >>You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at >>http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. >>All messages are archived and can be searched and read at >>http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]. >>If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, >>please send E-mail to [email protected]. > > > > --- > Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] > If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to > [email protected]. > You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at > http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. > All messages are archived and can be searched and read at > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]. > If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, > please send E-mail to [email protected]. > --- Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [email protected]. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [email protected].
