DirectX gave Windows developers access to specialized multimedia hardware without requiring hardware-specific code.

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"DirectX gave Windows developers access to specialized multimedia hardware without requiring hardware-specific code."

Microsoft described DirectX as an API layer that reduced hardware-specific development work and shortened development time for games and interactive media.

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Source title Microsoft Ships DirectX 5.0

Source authors Microsoft

Source year 1997

Confidence high

Importance mid