FAQ - Dmoz/Computers/Programming/Graphics/Libraries/OpenGL

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Last-modified:2003-02-07 23:48:51
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Category:Computers/Programming/Graphics/Libraries/OpenGL

Table of Contents

1  General
     1.1  What is this FAQ about?
     1.2  What is OpenGL?
     1.3  Where can I find other FAQs about OpenGL?
     1.4  Where can I find information about OpenGL on the Internet?
     1.5  Are there any OpenGL mailing lists or web forums?

1   General
1.1   Q: What is this FAQ about?
A: This FAQ is the Mozilla's Open Directory OpenGL FAQ. (Or Mozilla OpenGL FAQ for short.) It provides a set of frequently asked questions with answers about the OpenGL category at dmoz (the Open Directory Project).
by tnt at 2000-03-31 06:06:22
1.2   Q: What is OpenGL?
A: OpenGL is the software library. It is often used as an interface to graphics hardware.

OpenGL is a windowing system independent, operating system independent, graphics hardware independent, and network transparent library.

OpenGL can be used to create 2D and 3D graphics imagery and animations.

OpenGL allow programmers to utilize things such as 3D modeling, lighting, affine transforations, alpha blending, texture mapping, and even fog.

by tnt at 1999-04-28 03:28:16
1.3   Q: Where can I find other FAQs about OpenGL?
A: Look at http://dmoz.org/Computers/Programming/Graphics/Libraries/OpenGL/FAQ/.
by tnt at 2000-03-31 06:08:33
1.4   Q: Where can I find information about OpenGL on the Internet?
A: Look at http://dmoz.org/Computers/Programming/Graphics/Libraries/OpenGL/.
by tnt at 2000-03-31 06:08:42
1.5   Q: Are there any OpenGL mailing lists or web forums?
A: Yes, there are both mailing lists and web forms for OpenGL.
Take a look at http://dmoz.org/Computers/Programming/Graphics/Libraries/OpenGL/Mailing_Lists/ for a list of mailing lists, or http://dmoz.org/Computers/Programming/Graphics/Libraries/OpenGL/Forums/ for a list of web forums.
by nigels at 2003-02-07 23:48:51

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