AMD to Co-Sponsor Microsoft's DirectX Seminar Day
SUNNYVALE, CA -- May 6, 1998 --AMD today announced its co-sponsorship of the Microsoft Windows DirectX Seminar taking place after the Computer Game Developers Conference, May 9th, in the Long Beach Convention Center.
The Microsoft Windows DirectX Seminar is designed for software developers who are committed to building the best computer games, while using the best platform for audio, graphics and Internet multimedia. This seminar gives developers the opportunity to get the latest information on API developments - straight from the source - at the most comprehensive conference on DirectX gaming technology.
AMD's Jim MacDonald, manager of developer technologies, will lead a technical session on "3DNow!™ technology and Direct3D," 2:15- 3:15 p.m., in the Pacific Room of the Long Beach Convention Center. 3DNow!™ technology is expected to be available in AMD processors later in Microsoft Corporation has pledged to support AMD's new 3D instruction set, named 3DNow!™, in DirectX 6.0, a common set of APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) for multimedia services in the Windows® platforms. DirectX 6.0 is expected to be available in July 1998, and general beta of DirectX 6.0 will be released to attendees at the CGDC DirectX Seminar Day.
"Through our support for AMD's 3DNow!™ technology in Direct3D, software applications can take advantage of its powerful capabilities without additional effort on the part of developers," said Kevin Bachus, product manager of DirectX at Microsoft Corporation. "By working with us to educate developers about the unique benefits of Microsoft's Direct3D API, AMD is helping us create a rich 3D multimedia environment that enables a more compelling Windows experience for our customers."
Other topics to be covered at Microsoft's DirectX Seminar Day will include:
- Programming for Direct 3D Immediate Mode
- DirectMusic Core Programming
- Advanced DirectSound Programming
- DirectX Performance Tuning
Cost to register for Microsoft's DirectX Seminar Day is $150. Developers can register via the Internet at http://www.microsoft.com/directx/news/cgdc.html
About AMD's Developer Connection Program
Software and hardware developers attending the Computer Game Developers Conference can visit the AMD booth (#1429) for information about the AMD Developer Connection Program. Information on the soon-to-be-released software developers kit, tools and support will also be available. Technology demos showcasing upcoming gaming titles optimized for the AMD's 3Dnow!™ technology, as well as partner product demos, will also be shown at the AMD booth.
About AMD's 3DNow!™ Technology
3DNow!™ technology from AMD is a set of 21 new instructions within the x86 processor architecture that enables new levels of 3D performance. 3DNow!™ was defined and implemented in collaboration with Microsoft, application developers, and graphics vendors. It is compatible with today's existing x86 software and requires no operating system support, thereby enabling 3DNow!™ applications to work with all existing operating systems.
