DIRECTX
\da͡ɪɹˈɛktɛks], \daɪɹˈɛktɛks], \d_aɪ_ɹ_ˈɛ_k_t_ɛ_k_s]\
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A Microsoft programming interfacestandard, first included with Windows 95. DirectX gives(games) programmers a standard way to gain direct access toenhanced hardware features under Windows 95 instead of goingvia the Windows 95 GDI. Some DirectX code runs faster thanthe equivalent under MS DOS.DirectX promises performance improvements for graphics, sound,video, 3D, and network capabilites of games, but only whereboth hardware and software support DirectX.DirectX 2 introduced the Direct3D interface. Version 5 wascurrent at 1998-02-01. Version 8.1 is included in WindowsXP.Latest version: 8.1 (as of 2001-12-31). (http://microsoft.com/directx/).
By Denis Howe
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Dopamine Acetyltransferase
- An enzyme that catalyzes the of groups from acetyl-CoA to arylamines. They have wide specificity for aromatic amines, particularly serotonin, and can also catalyze acetyl transfer between arylamines without CoA. EC 2.3.1.5.