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WoW is WOW
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Posted: 22nd May 2004 12:41 Edited at: 22nd May 2004 12:43
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What is the difference between DirectX programmning and programming with a language like DBpro
Oops!!! Clicked 20 line challenge thread instead of Newbie thread. My Bad.
Feel free to answer the question though.
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Atreides
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Posted: 22nd May 2004 19:41
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hmm.. I think a moderator will move the subject

There are two main differences :
1. DBP is easier than DirectX
2. DBP is slower than DirectX

That's why I love DBP.. I don't have enough time to learn another language, and DBP is fast enough for me

The sleeper must awaken !
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Peter H
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Posted: 25th May 2004 18:36
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DBP uses DirectX


Formerly known as "DarkWing Duck"
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Emperor Baal
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Posted: 25th May 2004 22:53
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Magellan Studios, you can code in directx (and c++) with the latest directx 9.0 SDK. Believe me, it's faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaast

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Posted: 27th May 2004 13:12
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But is DirectX also like a language? Like can u make apps/games with it as if it were a language?
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Emperor Baal
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Posted: 28th May 2004 18:15
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Ye need to combine it with a language, like C++ or visual basic .net

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=124552FF-8363-47FD-8F3B-36C226E04C85&displaylang=en

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