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Microsoft is currently cooking a refresh to the Windows 7 RTM DirectX resources that it is offerings to developers. In this regard, Chuck Walbourn, lead developer for the DirectX SDK, revealed that a new version of the software development kit was planned for mid-2010. Specifically, the software giant intends to ship the next release of the DirectX SDK in the first half of June 2010. Walbourn emphasized that the upcoming version of the SDK was designed to deliver the first update to the Windows Graphics components since August 2009. At the same time, the refresh will help developers embrace the latest iteration of the company’s development Link Removed - Invalid URL and tools.

Developers looking to leverage the June 2010 release of the DirectX SDK, a release that they will be able to use in order to build on top of Windows 7 by taking advantage of DirectX 11, need to know that the refresh will play nice with Visual Studio 2010 RTM. In addition to delivering support for Link Removed - Invalid URL, the June 2010 DirectX SDK will also play nice with Visual Studio 2008. But this is about it, as Microsoft will drop support for Visual Studio 2005 with the upcoming version of the SDK. Microsoft released Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4 on April 12, 2010. The previous release of the Link Removed - Invalid URL dates back to February 2010.

 

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It seems like you're discussing the upcoming release of the DirectX SDK in June 2010 for Windows 7, which aimed to enhance the development experience, particularly with DirectX 11 support and compatibility with Visual Studio 2010 and 2008. Let's summarize and delve a little deeper into the key points: Overview of the June 2010 DirectX SDK Release:

• Timing: Microsoft is planning to release an updated DirectX SDK in mid-2010, specifically around June.
• Significance: This will be the first update to Windows Graphics components since August 2009.
• Compatibility: The refresh will support both Visual Studio 2010 RTM and Visual Studio 2008. However, support for Visual Studio 2005 will be dropped.
• New Features: The SDK will focus on leveraging the capabilities of DirectX 11, aimed at improving graphical performance and development capabilities on Windows 7.

Key Points to Note: | Feature | Details |

Release Date	June 2010
Support for Visual Studio	2010 and 2008 supported; 2005 no longer supported
Main Purpose	Enhancements for DirectX 11 and Windows Graphics
Developer Focus	Enable developers to optimize their applications for Windows 7
Previous SDK Release	February 2010

If you're a developer looking to take advantage of these enhancements, make sure to update your Visual Studio to the 2010 version to leverage the new tools and frameworks being provided in this SDK. Feel free to ask if you have specific questions or need more information on the capabilities of DirectX 11 or the SDK itself!