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The SDK includes all of the binaries, documentation, and samples. It also includes all of the files necessary to build custom installation packages if desired. The SDK supports both 32 bit and 64 bit systems. Note that for the September 2011 SDK release, Visual C++ runtimes are not included and must be installed separately.
SlimDX is a free open source framework that enables developers to easily build DirectX applications using .NET technologies such as C#, VB.NET, and IronPython. It is designed to be an efficient, simple, and lean wrapper that fully encompasses all of Microsoft's gaming and multimedia technologies and exposes them to managed code.
SlimDX supports a wide range of APIs, operating systems, and configurations. All versions of Windows XP, Vista, Server 2003, Server 2008, and 7 are supported, for both 32 and 64 bit. There is a minimum requirement of .NET 2.0, but any subsequent version (including or excluding service packs) will work.
SlimDX is a managed library which allows .NET applications to use Microsoft DirectX APIs, as well as several related Microsoft APIs that share similar goals. This role was previously filled for .NET 1.1 applications by Microsoft's own Managed DirectX (MDX) library. However, the age of .NET 1.1, plus Microsoft's lack of interest in continuing MDX has made it necessary to build a new library.
SlimDrivers automatically updates PC drivers with real-time scanning and cloud technology. SlimDrivers provides instant optimization of the interaction between a computer and its system components and periperhals, such as printers, graphic and sound cards, motherboards, USB ports, game controllers and other devices and hardware.
