Intel Releases Preproduction Windows 7 Graphics Driver

Dr. Dobb's Journal  @ 03:27 EST | December 17, 2008
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Delivers all required WDDM1.1 features for testing purposes
Intel Releases Preproduction Windows 7 Graphics Driver

Intel is making available for testing its preproduction WDDM1.1 graphics driver, enabling the full Windows 7 experience.

The driver is the result of an ongoing effort with Microsoft to provide OEMs and developers with drivers that deliver all of the required WDDM1.1 features for Windows 7. As a result of the collaboration, OEMs and beta users can stay in step with Windows 7 prereleases for smoother product development.

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