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  • What is Open Gl

    Ok i know it may sound stupid but i want to know what is it. I understand what Direct X is but what is open GL

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    Re: What is Open Gl

    the same sort of thing as directX

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      Re: What is Open Gl

      Open GL is an API(application programming interface), it is similar to D3D/GLIDE with the exception that it is "open" meaning it can be used in other platforms like Linux. D3D is Microsoft's proprietary API.
      Open GL is used more often in professional environments like CAD.

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        Re: What is Open Gl

        the 'open' part of the name doesn't mean it's multi-platform (although openGL is), it represents the licensing OpenGL uses and the methology used to develope it

        you can read more about OpenGL here: http://www.opengl.org/about/overview.html

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        • #5
          Re: What is Open Gl

          I know...it was intended to be a pun...hence the "".

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