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Microsoft has 90% plus of the market. I don't think it's worrying about Linux or the like. Windows 8 is competing against Windows 7 for market share. I know it does sound strange.
Have you tried a using a Windows VM?
I run all of my old XP games (and earlier) in an XP VM using VMware Workstation (on W7 and Ubuntu 10).
Only one of my games won't install in the VM (it insists on a real XP install ).
Just like Gadgets vs Live Tiles.
Don't forget that XP is still bigger than all other operating systems combined (excluding W7).
Last edited by lehnerus2000; 11 Nov 2012 at 20:42. Reason: Additional
If MS creates an opening for some third party, rest assured if their is any bucks to be made they will step up and create something for the displaced people. I am sure MS realizes this and will try to protect their market share.
Was waiting to see when Microsoft would come out saying "NO DX11.1 AND UP FOR YOU, WINDOWS 7!", totally expected it. They did the same thing with DX10/11 in XP to encourage gamers and enthusiasts to upgrade to Vista and 7 (and it worked, regardless of 7 being awesome).
Also not expecting to see Microsoft go back on its words here. Windows 7 (let alone XP!) is dead to them and nothing but a nuisance now. I'm sure if they weren't obliged to support 7 until 2020 they'd drop support right this second.
As for the talk about moving to Linux: Doesn't solve the problem since DirectX and Linux don't mix. As far as gamers and anyone else reliant on DX are concerned, it's either Windows 8 or the highway.
Last edited by King Arthur; 12 Nov 2012 at 06:24.
Theres no important features on DirectX 11.1, Because Windows 8 is a new operating system.
I'm not really bothered about DX as I don't really need it but I've already been thinking about changing to Linux and quite a lot of others have said the same to me. Windows 8 isn't appealing to me so I'll stick with Windows 7. If Windows 7 is abandoned by Microsoft then I will move to Linux.
It's not critical, and someone will find a way to implement it. They found out how to implement it on XP.
The way I am reading these Quadro/Tesla release notes from Nvidia NVIDIA DRIVERS 307.32WHQL
Windows 7 and later: Implemented support for DirectX stereoscopic 3D.
That sounds like DX 11.1 coming to Windows 7 for me.
I really trust Nvidia allot more, then some random MS employee