On Dec 7, 7:32 pm, Hadron <hadronqu...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> tha...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
> > Hadron <hadronqu...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> >>> At this point, I'm just very glad that both ATI/AMD and NVIDIA are
> >>> offering enhanced 3D OpenGL support. Remember, Microsoft has been
>
> >> Source of this FUD please?
>
> > OK, maybe I missed something in this thread, but how is that FUD?
> > ATI and nVidia providing better OpenGL support can only be considered
> > a good thing and should hardly create and Fear, Uncertainty, or Doubt.
>
> > Thad
>
> Me bad. I clipped too much. I was referring to the part where Rexx
> claims that MS was trying to stop these card manufacturers supporting
> OGL.
>
> I don't 100% discount it, but I certainly never heard of that. And until
> Rexx supports these claims I tend to consider it a bare faced fib once
> more from the king of hype.
Remember, Microsoft used OpenGL before they introduced DirectX 3D
graphics. According to Microsoft, DirectX was better and faster, yet
OpenGL is a widely supported standard used in military simulation
technologies, as well as numerous other 3D graphics systems including
CAD/CAM systems. OpenGL was first introduced by Silicon Graphics as
an alternative to PHIGS.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenGL#History
A group of OpenGL supporters, called the Khronos Group is still
enhancing OpenGL
Members of the Khronos Group include:
* Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)
* Apple
* Creative Labs
* Graphic Remedy
* Intel Corporation
* id Software
* NVIDIA
* Sony Computer Entertainment
* Sun Microsystems
* Texas Instruments
> --
> An Englishman never enjoys himself, except for a noble purpose.
> -- A. P. Herbert
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