DirectX is the set of Microsoft libraries that programmers use in order to create sound, graphics, animation, and more.
DirectX 10 is the latest version, and it's a Microsoft Vista Exclusive. So, let's say Microsoft decided to bring out Halo 3 for DirectX10 only. That means you wont' be able to play it on Windows XP, 2000, etc. It's one of the draws for getting Vista. Microsoft, of course, went on about how it was integrated with Vista, couldnt' be brought out for other operating systems, etc. Funny how a single, 19-year old programmer was able to port DirectX 10 for XP. It isn't finished, but you can download a prelease version now from here:
So now, what do you do if you're Microsoft? Do you think their lawyers are filing as I write? Should they allow this to happen? Offer the clever guy a job? What would you do?
My guess is their lawyers will write him a cease and desist letter. Even if his coding doesn't contain any Microsoft code, the ordinary guy just doesn't have the financial reserves to mount a legal defense against a giant like Microsoft.
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