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Re: [TCLUG:20782] OpenGL suggestions?
"Gabe Turner (officer)" wrote:
> Where I work we're going to be ordering some PCs for our user support
> people (they'll be running whatever the latest version of RedHat is when
> the machines are installed - probably 6.2, maybe 7.0). I've been given the
> task of researching OpenGL solutions for the machines. We have some
> comercial software packages running on our IRIX and AIX boxen that our
> support staff will be running and exporting the display to their Linux
> machines.
>
> So, we have one machine here with a Matrox Millenium G400. It's OpenGL
> capable and all that, but I don't know much about OpenGL and as a result
> aren't sure how to take advantage of it. Is it just a matter of installing
> the Mesa libs?
>
> Also, anyone have any suggestions as far as OpenGL capable hardware and
> software (like libraries, special Xservers, etc) for Linux? I've been
> meaning to get a G400 myself and fiddle, but just haven't had the chance.
> I've heard that Matrox's cards are some of the best out there.
>
> TIA,
>
> Gabe
http://www5.tomshardware.com/graphic/00q3/000811/index.html
I have this page bookmarked because I thought it would help me with
implementing OpenGL when I have the time.
Maybe you will find it useful - keep us updated.
Thanks,
Kent