DX8 Headers/Libaries

There was a minimal DirectX package available for the MinGW system awhile back (it was at www.bloodshed.net, created for Dev-C++). If that doesn''t work or you can''t find it, email me and I try to help you out.

Peace,
ZE.

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While we''re on this topic, does anyone know how to convert .a files to .lib files?

I think you can get it burned to a CD at FilePlanet and sent and a very low price. Someone posted something on this a while ago so I cant quite remember. Otherwise, there are many books which come with the SDK that may be a worth while investment.

It'll cost ya 10 bucks on CD from FilePlanet, but here's the link. Microsoft used to offer it on CD too, but I can't find the link.

Like Drath said, it also comes with most of the Prima Tech books even remotely related to DX (including OpenGL Game Programming ).* That might be an option if you're planning on getting a book anyway, but might otherwise be impractical unless you can find one really cheap.

Anyway, I'm downloading the SDK at the moment (I've already uploaded the MinGW version, but I doubt it'll function for you. Actually, what compiler are you using?), and I'll later upload the critical files from the official distro. Just reply here or email me and I'll give you a link (though I prefer to give it privately so my bandwidth doesn't get sapped).

Later,
ZE.

edit: *And other books besides PrimaTech. They just first came to mind because they include the 8.1 SDK (also available in some of the most recent DX books). Others such as TOTWGPG included older versions, but might work for you.

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[edited by - zealouselixir on November 30, 2002 3:43:15 PM]

K, got a minimal zip file weighing in at 4.8 megs. Should serve you well.


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