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DirectX - Haven't a clue

Hey, I'm making a game in VB.NET and I was using GDI+, but it performs so slowly for me, so I decided to use DirectX. I'v downoloaded the DirectX August 2006 SDK but I haven't a clue on how to even draw a simple 2D bitmap.

I don't have enough money to buy one of the books and a I've looked around for samples or tutorials, but I haven't had much luck. I was wondering if someone could direct me to some VB.NET DirectX tutorials or samples or provide some help for drawing a simple 2D image, preferably for VB.NET 2005.

Thanks. ;)

[563 byte] By [Datriot] at [2007-12-25]
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TheZbuffer.com has some VB.NET samples. Look at the "Simple 2D" sample for a good starting point.

You might also want to look into buying used books off of Amazon.com. The cost isn't very high and you might find a VB.NET book that can help you get started (my book or Tom Miller's should help)

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