3d graphics in RR/MC [again]

[Troy Rollins]

On Aug 7, 2004, at 7:18 PM, Alejandro Tejada wrote:

> Download the stack Rotater Manipulator from:

Thank you. Yes, I always find such simulations impressive and 
interesting. Scott Rossi has another such stack with similar 
attributes.

But I think you would have to admit, that beyond the academic, this 
nature of 3D is of limited practical value, and does not represent the 
beginnings of a potential system, but rather the extent of what is 
currently possible in the environment. While they do instill in me a 
great respect for the authors, I don't find these examples at all 
encouraging. I find them more like road signs which say "Dead End". 
(But very cool code, nonetheless.)

For 3D to be truly viable, there would have to be some assistance 
provided by the operating system and the graphics card. Which, in an 
x-plat scenario points to openGL.
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Troy
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