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I dont have one
01-18-2001, 10:35 PM
Can someone tell me what Open GL is? I need it for a program. Does anyone know where i can get it...or know if i already have it but just dont realize it?
Thanx

ph34r
01-18-2001, 11:56 PM
OpenGL is a programming API that is designed for 3d rendering. Games use it, as do some scientific programs and (i think) graphics/modelling programs. Mesa is the open-source equivalent of a OpenGL implementation (weird name due to license issues).

In linux, you need to use a Voodoo, Nvidia, or other supported video card, and either X 3.3.5 or 4.x. Many of the supported cards are supported in X 4.x only.

Personally, my V3 does great with X 3.3.5 in Slack, Redhat 6.0/6.1/6.2, and LFS.