dxmt

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The tag dxmt on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about DirectX Metal Translation (DXMT), a technology used in virtualization and compatibility layers to translate DirectX graphics calls to Metal on macOS and other platforms. Recent threads highlight DXMT experiments in VirtualBox 7.2, which includes experimental Metal-backed 3D support for macOS hosts, and in CrossOver 25, where DXMT enables improved Windows gaming and application performance on macOS and Linux. These developments are part of broader efforts to enhance non-Windows platforms for running Windows software, particularly games, by leveraging Apple's Metal API for better graphics performance and compatibility.
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    VirtualBox 7.2.0: Windows 11/Arm VMs on Arm Hosts with NVMe & UI Redesign

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    VirtualBox 7.2: ARM-on-ARM Virtualization, UI Refresh & DXMT Experiments

    VirtualBox’s long march into the ARM era has reached a major milestone: version 7.2 delivers true ARM-on-ARM virtualization, a redesigned UI, macOS Metal-backed 3D experiments, and a broad set of stability and compatibility fixes that make this release the most consequential VirtualBox update of...
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    CrossOver 25 Revolutionizes Windows App and Gaming Compatibility on macOS and Linux

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    CrossOver 25: A Game-Changer for macOS and Linux Gamers

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