> > > I didn't say I needed to know.

> > ok, am i right about windows programming though?

> If there are libs that handle the format you're right, but that's not specific to windows.

> > code? you mean the function's internal source code or just how to do the call to their function to load the dds files?

> I mean the C++ code of the functions itself.

why can't you use microsoft's ready made function from their lib. they have one don't they? they did create the dds format right?

> > > I said could, not should.

> > do i need it to convert my program to windows!?

> Yes.

ok i guess you'll have to wait till i get DSL then. btw what exactly is the speed i can expect from DSL or cable? with a 56k modem the best i've seen is like 3k. please specify whether you are talking bits or bytes.

> > why can't you use msn messenger so we can get these things over with quickly?

> Because I'm using ICQ and don't want to install MSN.

what is so great about ICQ? does it have a mode in it where you see each letter being typed one by one. isn't that a huge waste of internet? that's like a bus driving around with one passenger in it.