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On the Subject of OpenGL 2.0

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the everything-is-better-in-3d dept.

zendal writes "The danger with pixel shaders and vertex shaders is that there is no standard for programmability of graphics hardware. A schism has formed within DirectX between the competing demands of GPU makers Nvidia and ATI. Noted analyst Jon Peddie gives THG an exclusive first look at a White Paper on how OpenGL 2.0 is trying to bring stability and open standards to programmable graphics and GPUs."

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  1. Save your time... by johnwbyrd · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    A lame, fuzzy article with a superficial understanding of the issues involved in creating rendering pipelines. Just go here if you want to start reading tech docs.

  2. Re:How about not trying to talk out of your ass??! by boltar · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Aww , poor little boy. Did mommy shout at you when you messed your pants again this morning?
    You really should get potty trained you know.