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Setting up OpenGL on Linux
Author
I have been trying to set up OpenGL on my linux-laptop, but I can't find a good tutorial for that. Anyone who knows a tutorial? I'm using Ubuntu Dapper on the laptop.
Regards,
Solander
You don't need to "setup OpenGL". You might want to install SDL or (Free)GLUT to simplify window creation and stuff. Look for "libsdl1.2-dev" in synaptic.
You might need to install drivers for your graphics card? Which one has your laptop?
You might need to install drivers for your graphics card? Which one has your laptop?
Author
My laptop has a ATI-graphiccard but i think i have already installed that.
I'll look for it when i get home from work.
I'll look for it when i get home from work.
In a Terminal, execute "glxinfo"
if you see "direct rendering: Yes" and "OpenGL vendor string: ATI Technologies Inc." it's set up correctly.
if you see "direct rendering: Yes" and "OpenGL vendor string: ATI Technologies Inc." it's set up correctly.
That means that your graphics card isn't setup right. What distribution are you using?
If you are using Ubuntu/Kubuntu/Xubuntu take a look at Envy: http://www.albertomilone.com/nvidia_scripts1.html
If not, post back and I'll see if I can help you more.
If you are using Ubuntu/Kubuntu/Xubuntu take a look at Envy: http://www.albertomilone.com/nvidia_scripts1.html
If not, post back and I'll see if I can help you more.
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