As far as i am concerned OpenGL is for professional Graphics CAD CAM systems and for Mac or Linux. DirectX is for gaming, and it is ok that way. As for Microsoft try to make more and more money, of course they are in the business to make money not to give away their OS for free. (Not like they could't have) The more expensive they make their OS the more hackers will crack it and distribute it for free. It's always been this way and it will always be this way. And as far as i know Microsoft well aware of that. If you don't want to pay for Vista and DX10 that's fine get a cracked version. It is easier than ever these days.
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