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A New Linux OpenGL ABI Is Being Proposed
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since ppl are asking questions...
why EGL ?
whats wrong with GLUT, it makes windows and displays stuff
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Originally posted by jannis View Posteselect opengl list
Gentoo ftw
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Originally posted by mdias View PostIt will benefit users in being possible for multiple 3D drivers to coexist in the same filesystem. I can imagine for instance having the intel opensource stack coexisting with fglrx and being able to select the default driver to use for applications. Meaning I can select which GPU I want to run an application on.
You should also be able to have both nVidia hardware and AMD hardware in the same machine and select which app runs on which GPU.
I guess that we all might be a little confused regarding the implications of the proposal, and that it will be made clearer at XDC.
I'm really not 100% convinced yet that the proposal benefits anyone other than the developers of proprietary GL drivers.
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I don't really know where you guys got the impression that this benefits developers only. The article clearly states that it's a benefit for software vendors and users.
It will benefit users in being possible for multiple 3D drivers to coexist in the same filesystem. I can imagine for instance having the intel opensource stack coexisting with fglrx and being able to select the default driver to use for applications. Meaning I can select which GPU I want to run an application on.
You should also be able to have both nVidia hardware and AMD hardware in the same machine and select which app runs on which GPU.
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TL;DR:
Less work, less hoops to jump through for developers = easier, less complicated time for end users
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Originally posted by 89c51 View PostCan someone explain if and what benefits are to be expected for users once this is implemented?
When Intel killed a lot of old crap from Mesa including XAA and unmaintained drivers they didn't do it for the users. Same here - it is for the developers to be easier to properly/easier setup a system and program for it - which in the long run greatly benefits the users.
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Can someone explain if and what benefits are to be expected for users once this is implemented?
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A New Linux OpenGL ABI Is Being Proposed
Phoronix: A New Linux OpenGL ABI Is Being Proposed
The Linux OpenGL stack along with the upstream OpenGL specification has been evolving at a fast pace in recent years. There was recently some discussion within the Khronos camp for updating the guide for how to implement OpenGL support on Linux and it's been decided it will be talked about next week at XDC2012. To get the ball rolling for planning out a new Linux OpenGL ABI, NVIDIA has published a proposal...
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