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You Will Get DirectX 11.2 Only With Windows 8.1

Posted by timothy on from the that's-awfully-imperative-sounding dept.

SmartAboutThings writes "Microsoft has just announced the next version of DirectX, 11.2, on its website. But the real 'problem' is that it is going to be exclusive to Windows 8.1 and next generation consoles — Xbox One and Play Station 4. This is not news, as DirectX 11.1 was exclusive to Windows 7 & 8. But is this going to help Microsoft convince people to ugprade or will make them angry?"

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  1. Where does it say the PS4 is getting it? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    Where does it say the PS4 is getting it? I saw no mention of that.

  2. Re:Angry by Golden_Rider · · Score: 4, Funny

    My new high-end HP running Win 7-64 with 32GB RAM takes 5 minutes to boot..

    I know that HP sometimes make it hard to find the power button on their PC, but that is a bit ridiculous.

  3. Re:So it's going to be irrelevant by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    The only thing easier to find on the Internet than Windows 7 drivers is porn.

  4. Re: Mehh by Sponge+Bath · · Score: 5, Funny

    The start button functionality has been streamlined to meet customer demands. Windows 8.1 will inspire a new generation to greatness.

  5. Re: Mehh by Lord+Byron+II · · Score: 5, Funny

    is [DirectX 11.2] going to help Microsoft convince people to ugprade or will make them angry?

    That's my secret... I'm always angry.

  6. Re:So it's going to be downvoted. by ultrasawblade · · Score: 2, Funny

    > Tiled Resources

    So basically 3D text mode?

    I'll take my -1 Troll with cream and sugar, please.