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DirectX 10 - What it means to the PC Industry

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We recently had the chance to sit down with Microsoft DirectX 10 guru, Chris Donahue, and ask him some hard-hitting questions about his company's pending release of DirectX 10 and what it means to gamers and PC users at large.

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DirectX Redist & SDK October 2006

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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 includes security and performance updates, along with many new features across all technologies, which can be accessed by applications using the DirectX APIs.
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Windows Vista RC2 Build 5744

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Windows Vista RC2, a new test build. This build (5744) has a number of improvements and updates from previous builds, and has been through daily testing processes to refine quality and performance. We are making this release available for a limited time only (and only by download) in order to get broad distribution and testing in a variety of PC configurations.
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25 Editions of Vista

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There's a new API called GetProductInfo in Vista, which determines if you are on business, ultimate, etc... edition of Vista. There are 25 different editions listed:

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Sticking with Windows XP in a Windows Vista World

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Even with Windows Vista on the way, there are plenty of reasons to stick with Windows XP. In my latest showcase, Sticking with Windows XP, I examine applications that duplicate the best functionality Vista has to offer.
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Games for Windows Vista

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Discover why Windows Vista will be the ultimate PC gaming platform in my latest showcase, Games for Windows Vista!
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Windows Media Center Edition 2005 Review

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For most of us, our computers and our TVs exist in separate worlds - separated by walls between rooms as well as form, function, and ease of use. But what if your computer could do the same things your TV, maybe even your whole home entertainment system, does? What if you could have TV on your computer? or what if you could have computer on your TV? Well, the answer to those questions and more is here: Windows Media Center Edition 2005.
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Update for Windows XP (KB924941)

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Install this update to resolve timing issues resulting in race conditions when using Bluetooth devices connected via USB. This may occur when starting the system while the Bluetooth radio is turned on. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
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MSN Messenger Activity SDK

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Get state-of-the-art information about building applications for MSN Messenger. The MSN Messenger Activity API gives you innovative tools to build applications that integrate with MSN Messenger and reach millions of users worldwide.
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Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-055

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Vulnerability in Vector Markup Language Could Allow Remote Code Execution (925486)

If a user is logged on with administrative user rights, an attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who operate with administrative user rights.
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Windows Vista Build 5728

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This build (5728) has a number of improvements and updates from RC1, but has not been put through the same internal testing process as RC1 and therefore may be unstable in certain installations. We are making this release available for a limited time only (and only by download) in order to get broad distribution and testing in a variety of PC configurations.

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