cnc-ddraw
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Visitcnc-ddraw vs DXVK
What both publish
| Fact | cnc-ddraw | DXVK |
|---|---|---|
| License | The repository is released under the MIT License, permitting use, modification, distribution and sublicensing with the notice retained. | The software uses the zlib/libpng license, which permits use for any purpose including commercial applications, subject to stated conditions. |
| Purpose | cnc-ddraw reimplements the DirectDraw API to improve compatibility in older 2D games that have issues such as black screens, poor performance, crashes, or defective Alt+Tab behavior. | DXVK is a Vulkan based translation layer for Direct3D 8, 9, 10 and 11 that lets 3D applications run on Linux using Wine. |
cnc-ddraw plans
- cnc-ddrawFree
DXVK plans
- DXVKFree
Pick cnc-ddraw if…
cnc-ddraw suits people trying to run older 2D games that use a DirectDraw Software renderer. It is not suited to games that use Direct3D.
Pick DXVK if…
DXVK may suit Linux users running Direct3D applications through Wine, as well as developers working on game or application ports with DXVK Native. Users should check Vulkan driver requirements and consider the multiplayer warning before changing game libraries.