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RandomUnknown   11-04-2009 at 03:45:42 AM

Hey just wondering what OpenGL 2.0 is, i see alot of graphics cards have it along with DirectX. im guessing its similar.

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It's a graphics API (like Direct 3D in Direct X). Simply put some games are developed under Direct3D and others with OpenGL.


All cards released today support OpenGL just like Direct3D (DirectX).
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Bronze Graphics badge TheViper   11-04-2009 at 04:56:45 AM
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It's a graphics API (like Direct 3D in Direct X). Simply put some games are developed under Direct3D and others with OpenGL.


All cards released today support OpenGL just like Direct3D (DirectX).

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tweakbz   11-04-2009 at 05:00:24 AM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenGL


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct3D

They both have their Pros and Cons. Not being a programmer, I couldn't tell ya. :(
But I think it's safe to assume... Everything has a pro and a con. :D

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