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(Managed) DirectX versions confusion

by Miha Markič 4. November 2006 15:23

(Managed) DirectX 9.0x is the perfect example on how not to handle version numbering.

First, there is a "global" version problem which Jeff Atwood describes here. They are all 9.0c! Only the release date changes. So, you have plenty of 9.0c versions out there. Perhaps unmanaged libraries are all the same but managed wrappers certainly aren't.

And here we come to the most complicated and chaotic versions numbering ever. It is a true obfuscation masterpiece. Fortunately, ZMan unveils the mystery in this post.

The bottom line is: avoid such versioning. And if you need to know which managed DirectX version is installed on your computer make sure you check ZMan's post.

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Miha Markic

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Miha currently works as a free lance consultant and software developer specialized in .net area.
He graduated in Computer and information science at the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia. He has accumulated experience in various programming languages such as Java, Visual Basic 3-6 (MCP), Visual C++, Delphi, C# and VB.Net through years.
He has experience in practically all (technical) stages of project development, including planning, framework development, user interface, business processes, as well as testing and documenting. He has worked on big and small projects in Slovenia and abroad (e.g. participated in completing level 3 IS for the Nucor steel plant, Hertford, USA).
Currently he enjoys programming in .net environment using C#. Since 2000 he has been active in Developer Express' DX Squad and has been ECDL trainer and tester. He also gives lectures on conferences and other events in Slovenia.