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Frizzle Fry
01-17-2005, 10:33 AM
Thought you XP users might be interested that Microsoft has given the public access to "Avalon," the DirectX-replacing technology that will allow developers to create very snazzy, vector-animated programs (ala Mac OSX). Windows UI enhancements are likely as well.

By the time it's finally released as an add-on to Windows XP, there should be plenty of great apps available.

http://news.com.com/Microsoft+previews+Avalon+graphics+engine/2100-1012_3-5537314.html?tag=nefd.top

Word to the wise: Unless you're a software developer, I wouldn't actually install the preview.