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The End Of DirectX As We Know It

Posted by Hemos on from the and-i-feel-fine dept.

socram writes "Speaking with ATI and NVIDIA at ECTS allowed us to confirm that after DX9.0, DirectX Graphics is no more. In name only. Microsoft's next set of core presentation and 3D APIs are now under the umbrella of Windows Graphics Foundation and Avalon. Microsoft will still rely on DirectX in name for the rest of the core components, but the graphics API is now under a new name. Look out for WGF 1.0 compatibility on the back of that next generation graphics card's box. Some WGF 1.0 Info!" Update: 09/06 22:27 GMT by T : David Ross of hexus.net points out that this text comes straight from hexus, and should have been credited as such.

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  1. Wonderful by randomized · · Score: 4, Funny

    And after WGF 9.0 they'll finally release OpenGL compatible standard! WOOHOO! :)

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  2. WTF 1.0 by flux · · Score: 5, Funny

    I think the name has a nice ring to it.

    1. Re:WTF 1.0 by Konstantinos · · Score: 1, Funny

      it's short of "We Got F*cked"
      yeah, definitely a MS name...

  3. WGF? by ticklemeozmo · · Score: 4, Funny

    Microsoft has had some great innovative technologies, however their naming department isn't working all that hard.

    Microsoft Windows
    Windows Graphics Foundation
    (B)it(M)a(P)
    Microsoft Proxy Server
    Exchange Server
    Windows Update Server
    Microsoft Word
    and many more...

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    1. Re:WGF? by WWWWolf · · Score: 5, Funny
      Apache

      A big honkin' helicopter.

      Firefox

      Propels Fox upward (or whevever you tilt the stick) while frying everyone nearby on the ground.

      Mono

      It only plays from the other speaker, or if you're lucky, same stuff from two speakers. So, it's probably ancient.

      BitTorrent

      Hey, I know this one! It moves tons and tons of bits from one place to another! Am I right?! What did I win? Tell me!

      Putty

      Turns perfectly working Linux server into a blob of clay, probably. Remotely. From a Windows desktop.

      (and the fucking stupidest ever) Script-Fu

      "-Fu" probably refers to martial arts, so... um... "Script-Fu's Name that could be understood is not the true Script-Fu's Name." Or something.

  4. I'm sorry. by porkchop_d_clown · · Score: 5, Funny

    Did you really say I should look for WTF compatibility?

    Hrm. I can hear the slogan now....

    If it doesn't make you say "WTF" it isn't from Microsoft!

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  5. Re:hmm...might this be the point of time... by tesmako · · Score: 4, Funny

    Yes, when libraries change name it is an obvious reason to go to another library. Not to mention logotypes, I can never feel comfortable with foundation technologies changing logos, you never know where you stand then.

  6. MS memo by corpsiclex · · Score: 5, Funny

    I propose the following changes, which will result in clarity and increased initial understanding of the product:

    Microsoft Windowbird
    Bitthunder Mapping Format
    Proxyfox
    Microsoft WordBird

    For every day use, the following abbreviations should be adopted to referring to the product as simple as possible:
    MWB
    BMF
    PFX
    MWD
    Any more suggestions?

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  7. WGF? by c0p0n · · Score: 2, Funny

    WTF!!!

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  8. In other news.. The end of Windows as we know it. by plams · · Score: 2, Funny

    After Windows Longhorn, Windows is no more. In name only. The next OS from Microsoft will be integrated into the core of WMG 9.0.

    Seeing that graphics cards exceeds standard desktop computers in both processing power and memory capabilities, it was the logical choice to have the graphics do the OS, and not the other way around., says Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft.

    Look out for WMG 9.0 compatibility on the back of that next generation graphics card's box.

  9. Reader in put required ... by Savage-Rabbit · · Score: 3, Funny

    WGF=Windows Gone Funky
    WGF=Windows Graphical Frustrater
    WGF=Windows Gore Functionality
    WGF=Windows Glitch Factory
    WGF=Windows!!! Go Figure?!?!

    Excersize your imagination:
    WGF=______________________

    Sigh! If only they had called it WTF!

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    1. Re:Reader in put required ... by Sponge+Bath · · Score: 2, Funny
      Excersize your imagination: WGF=______________________

      Wife or Girl Friend?

      I guess that's more hopeful thinking than imagination.

    2. Re:Reader in put required ... by simonecaldana · · Score: 5, Funny

      Won't Go Fast

  10. Ending at Direct X 9.0??? by BTWR · · Score: 4, Funny

    Ending at Direct X 9.0??? They could have at least waited for the 10th version: the awesome name "Direct X, X"

    1. Re:Ending at Direct X 9.0??? by plams · · Score: 4, Funny

      or direct x_x

    2. Re:Ending at Direct X 9.0??? by spektr · · Score: 4, Funny

      They could have at least waited for the 10th version: the awesome name "Direct X, X"

      I think they rename it before they reach 10.0 to make it less obvious that they wanted to avoid version Direct-X11.

  11. Or by Whatsmynickname · · Score: 5, Funny

    wait for DirectX 20

    DirectXXX

  12. Oh I got a good one! by FatalTourist · · Score: 3, Funny

    Windows... uh.. Graphics... Foundation!
    Ha ha!
    What?
    Shit.

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  13. Wait for it... by emarkp · · Score: 2, Funny

    Since it is a MS product, be sure to wait until version 3.0.

    (Yes, that is a joke.)

  14. Re:Windows Girl Friend by pandrijeczko · · Score: 5, Funny
    I quite fancy the idea of Windows Girl Friend, especially if she is modelled on "Clippy":

    Would you like me to:

    - Make your dinner?

    - Massage your feet?

    - Get you a beer from the fridge?

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  15. The end? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    K. Brockman : ... and it appears to be the end of DirectX ...
    H. Simpson : Woohoo!!
    K. Brockman : ... as we know it.
    H. Simpson : D'oh!!

  16. End of DirectX? by CrazyMalaysian · · Score: 2, Funny

    Did linux just grab a large share of the market, and did Microsoft suddenly go broke?