Hi Dave, I'm afraid not. I'm not kidding. I wasn't aware of DirectX 10's legal status until I looked it up. That's why I didn't make a bit deal of piracy on list as I was unaware of the legality of redistributing DirectX 10 components myself until I checked.
Basically, from what I gather because DirectX 10, in particular Direct3D 10, was specifically designed for Windows Vista and later it has become an integrated API for newer versions of Windows. IE that means it falls under the Microsoft Windows End User License Agreement. As a result since it is considered to be a Windows Vista specific feature packaging it for Windows XP is considered piracy because you did not legally pay for a Windows upgrade and thus do not legally own any rights to the DirectX Direct3D 10 libraries etc. I admit I could be completely wrong about this, but that's what I gathered from its status from what I've read. In short, it is a paid upgrade you must pay for by purchasing Windows Vista or later. If you don't pay for an upgrade of Windows you don't legally have any rights to those DirectX components specific to Vista and Windows 7. I know, its crooked as a dog's hind leg, but that's Microsoft for you. Anything to make a buck, and just another way to make people upgrade their copy of Windows. Just another shining example of capitalism at work. Cheers! On 11/6/11, David Mehler <dave.meh...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi, > Wow! Your kidding me! I did not know this! When I ran the installer it > gave me no indication either by a screen or anything that looked like > pirated, thanks for telling me. I've removed it. > > Sorry and much thanks. > Dave. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
