Basic Graphics Programming - University of Southern California
Basic Graphics Programming - University of Southern California
Basic Graphics Programming - University of Southern California
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What is OpenGL<br />
• A low-‐level graphics library (API) for 2D and 3D<br />
interac>ve graphics.<br />
• Descendent <strong>of</strong> GL (from SGI)<br />
• First version in 1992; now: 4.2 (2012)<br />
• Managed by Khronos Group (non-‐pr<strong>of</strong>it consor>um)<br />
• API is governed by Architecture Review Board<br />
(part <strong>of</strong> Khronos)<br />
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