Windows Vista and PC Gamers @ ExtremeTech

Vikingod · Mar 27, 2006, 05:14 PM

Fourteen year old Johnny manages to get hold of a copy of Grand Theft Auto 5, unbeknownst to his parents. Smiling to himself, he shuts his bedroom door and fires up his brand new PC, complete with DirectX 10 graphics hardware and dual-core processor. He inserts the DVD into the drive and waits a moment.

Soon, the installer pops up—as does another window. "Installing this application requires administrator privileges. Please enter the administrator password."

Microsoft always hosts a Developer's Day session early during Game Developer Conference each year. This year, several sessions were devoted to features of Windows Vista, including Direct3D 10 and features built into the new O/S that would affect both developers and users. While Microsoft announced that the consumer versions of Windows Vista would be delayed, it's clear that Vista will reshape the PC gaming landscape. Let's take a look at a few of the highlights.
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Mar 27, 2006, 05:14 PM	#1
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Windows Vista and PC Gamers @ ExtremeTech Fourteen year old Johnny manages to get hold of a copy of Grand Theft Auto 5, unbeknownst to his parents. Smiling to himself, he shuts his bedroom door and fires up his brand new PC, complete with DirectX 10 graphics hardware and dual-core processor. He inserts the DVD into the drive and waits a moment. Soon, the installer pops up—as does another window. "Installing this application requires administrator privileges. Please enter the administrator password." Microsoft always hosts a Developer's Day session early during Game Developer Conference each year. This year, several sessions were devoted to features of Windows Vista, including Direct3D 10 and features built into the new O/S that would affect both developers and users. While Microsoft announced that the consumer versions of Windows Vista would be delayed, it's clear that Vista will reshape the PC gaming landscape. Let's take a look at a few of the highlights. ___________ Read more / Source: ExtremeTech