hey guys i forgot to add the glutMainLoop() call.. it all works now.. i have to work on the glutIdleFunc() but i got it rendering...

here is the deal just in case you are wondering...maybe i should make a new thread of how to get openGL set up in .NET2002..

go to Tools --> Options

a tree to the left gives you a list. click on projects. a sub tree expands.
click VC++ Directories.

now you will get 2 drop down menus at the top.

in the show directories drop down menu, scroll down to library files.
by default(at least in mine) the default VC.NET lib and include files are already there but this is where you would add new .lib files or any other include files if you would like to do that and save you space at the top of your header files. this is what i have found out. thanks you guys for your help :)