DirectX End-User Runtime (December 2005)

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The December 2005 Microsoft DirectX® End-User Runtime provides updates to 9.0c and previous versions of DirectX ? the core Windows® technology that drives high-speed multimedia and games on the PC.

Windows Vista 5270 (December CTP) Uxtheme Patched

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This patched Uxtheme is for the build of Vista dubbed 'December CTP' that was released yesterday. As I stated before in other posts, a patched Uxtheme does not enable you to magically port themes over to Vista. The target audience for such patches, at the moment, are theme tool developers, like myself. Due to the way WIMs are composed, I will no longer provide cabinetized/slipstreamable versions of these libraries automatically.

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Windows Vista December 2005 CTP (Build 5270) Review

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In the first part of my exhaustive Windows Vista December 2005 CTP (Build 5270) review, I examine the improved setup routine, new Start button and Start menu, and improved user interfaces features!

MSN Messenger 7.5.0322

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MSN Messenger is an instant messaging program that lets you send instant messages to your friends, and much more.

Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 'IE7' Preview

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We're going to look at the new features which Microsoft plans to bring to the table With Internet Explorer 7, and examine how the underlying functionality of the browser has changed to better protect your computer. Internet Explorer has the distinction of being the browser most targeted by all forms of spyware, malware, and other nasties, so more security is always good news.

December 2005 DirectX SDK

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We are pleased to announce the availability of the December 2005 DirectX SDK. This SDK release includes numerous additions, including the December 2005 Technology Preview of Direct3D 10. More samples, more tutorials, more features! Also includes a significantly updated beta of the Managed DirectX libraries for .NET 2.0.