Im currently working on a mmog, so I need to be sure the majority of my players are able to use HAL instead of SWEmu. So I am wondering if there is a version of directX 10 that can run under XP since almost everyone I know refuses to upgrade to vista. I want to be able to have the most people possible even if it means sacrificing graphical abilities. [Edited by - SypheriaChronicles on August 19, 2008 1:30:05 AM]

Thanks, thats what I thought.

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OpenGL can use all the features of DX10 but OpenGL is allot harder to use then you might think...

What do u mean?

Im acctually getting a degree in software engineering and the next semester we are doing opengl programming.

lol. Bill Gates personally comes to my university and hires people from there in mass every year.

I want to launch a mmog development company. Im trying to personally learn as much as possible. Ive spent a year on my games design document, and I hope to have a working beta within the next 5 years, so that I may launch the game when I get out of school, since Im also getting a bach. of tech and a masters of info sciences.

I belive I have given myself reasonable time to complete my game. Ive already been programming for 13 years, I just have never dabbeled in openGL or DX yet. I would like to have all the time I need to ensure its a successful launch.

Ive already begun in Dx, but it would be a good learning experience to convert it from Dx to openGL afterwards and then it would be more accessible to the market.

(Please dont post flaming message that its not possible, ive seen how often it happens. I am quite skilled with programming in general, just not graphics yet. My fiance is an amazing artist. I have a sound engineer that has been so for over 20 years, and I have the finacial backing.)