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3D Labs Proposes OpenGL 2.0 To Kick DirectX

Posted by Hemos on from the rolling-out dept.

furiousgreencloud writes "3Dlabs is trying to drive the graphics interface away from hardware specific extentions, as seen in DirectX. Instead, they are proposing an open (no NDA) dialog on OpenGL 2.0. The guidelines mention good-ol-fashioned platform independence (linux included) and emphasis on programmability, time control and memory managemenmt. They've got a PDF availible for consumption."

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  1. Re:Misc first impressions by norculf · · Score: 0, Troll

    It's almost as if you've never coded before in your life.