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Khronos Releases OpenCL Spec

Posted by kdawson on from the fast-work dept.

kpesler writes "Today, the Khronos Group released the OpenCL API specification (which we discussed earlier this year). It provides an open API for executing general-purpose code kernels on GPUs — so-called GPGPU functionality. Initially bolstered by Apple, the API garnered the support of major players including NVIDIA, AMD/ATI, and Intel. Motivated by inclusion in OS X Snow Leopard, the spec was completed in record time — about half a year from the formation of the group to the ratified spec."

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  1. Re:what does it DO? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Go look at CNN, China just got attacked by nukes!

  2. Dear moderator... by CarpetShark · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I don't think redundant means what you think it means ;)

  3. If I had mod points by Chrisq · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I wouldn't know whether to mod you insightful, funny or off topic. You are all three!

    1. Re:If I had mod points by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      I wouldn't know whether to mod you insightful, funny or off topic. You are all three!

      There, modded troll for you.

  4. Re:what does it DO? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Go look at Soviet Russia, nukes just got attacked by China.http://slashdot.org