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Graphics and GPU Programming Programming OpenGL

Started by frozen_hell1618 March 25, 2006 08:24 AM

3 comments, last by jonahrowley 18 years ago

frozen_hell1618

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March 25, 2006 08:24 AM

why would i use opengl over a managed directx?

jonahrowley

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March 25, 2006 08:32 AM

All I "need2know" is why you didn't use a meaningful subject line.

jpetrie

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March 25, 2006 08:33 AM

If you prefer or are more comfortable with OpenGL's C-style API, or if you want cross-platform support.

Farraj

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March 25, 2006 10:38 PM

Well, from what I've seen (and tested) OpenGL is better 'Graphic' wise (it's a graphic engine after all :)) but DirecX has more uses and more managed.

jonahrowley

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March 25, 2006 11:14 PM

They're both interfaces to the same hardware. Different APIs, different programming paradigm, but more or less the same thing. Choosing which one to use really depends on your goals. By default, OpenGL is my first choice, as long as people continue to use DirectX, Microsoft will maintain their monopoly. That and I develop on Linux :P