Open Graphics Library
OpenGL
<graphics, library> (OpenGL) A multi-{platform} software
interface to graphics hardware, supporting {rendering} and
{imaging} operations. The OpenGL interface was developed by
{Silicon Graphics}, who license it to other vendors.
The OpenGL graphics interface consists of several hundred
functions operating on 2D and 3D objects, supporting basic
techniques, such as {modelling} and {smooth shading}, and
advanced techniques, such as {texture mapping} and {motion
blur}. Many operations require a {frame buffer}. OpenGL is
{network-transparent}, and a common extension to the {X Window
System} allows an OpenGL {client} to communicate across a
network with a different vendor's OpenGL {server}.
OpenGL is based on Silicon Graphics' proprietary {IRIS GL}.
OpenGL WWW Center (http://sgi.com/Technology/openGL/).
Mesa GL (http://ssec.wisc.edu/~brianp/Mesa.html) (PD
implementation).
(1996-09-30)