> > 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?

Those functions are part of DX. I don't use DDraw, so it's easier to use other functions.

> > > > 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.

Ask your (future) ISP.
I get 140 kbyte/s, cable.
I know of ADSL providers that provide up to 1 mbyte/s.

> > > 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.