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Easy GL Sample for Windows

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This document explains the necessity and implementation of palettes in Windows for programs requiring more than 16 colors on 8-bpp displays, particularly for OpenGL.

  • Pros

    • Details palette requirements for 8-bpp displays.
    • Covers OpenGL programs on Windows NT/95.
    • Explains RGBA mode palette constraints.

  • Cons

    • Assumes 8-bpp display adapter knowledge.
    • Focuses on older Windows versions.
    • Limited scope to palette explanation.
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Windows
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  • Windows 10
  • Windows XP
  • Windows 98
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows ME
  • Windows NT
  • Windows 95
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Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
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Explain Windows Palettes in RGBA mode.

If a program written for the Microsoft Windows operating system needs more than 16 colors and is running on an 8-bits-per-pixel (bpp) display adapter, the program must create and use a palette. OpenGL programs running on Windows NT or (eventually) Windows 95 are no exception. OpenGL imposes additional requirements on the colors and their locations on the palette in RGBA mode. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.

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