DirectX 8.0 Components

Microsoft� DirectX� 8.0 is made up of the following components.

• DirectX Graphics combines the Microsoft DirectDraw� and Microsoft Direct3D� components of previous DirectX versions into a single API that you can use for all graphics programming. The component includes the Direct3DX utility library that simplifies many graphics programming tasks.
• DirectX Audio combines the Microsoft DirectSound� and Microsoft DirectMusic� components of previous DirectX versions into a single API that you can use for all audio programming.
• Microsoft DirectInput� provides support for a variety of input devices, including full support for force-feedback technology.
• Microsoft DirectPlay� provides support for multiplayer networked games.