OpenGL for Windows

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Developer’s Description

Develop graphics applications.

OpenGL is the premier environment for developing portable, interactive 2D and 3D graphics applications. Since its introduction in 1992, OpenGL has become the industry's most widely used and supported 2D and 3D graphics application programming interface (API), bringing thousands of applications to a wide variety of computer platforms. OpenGL fosters innovation and speeds application development by incorporating a broad set of rendering, texture mapping, special effects, and other powerful visualization functions. Developers can leverage the power of OpenGL across all popular desktop and workstation platforms, ensuring wide application deployment.

OpenGL for Windows

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GENERAL

Release: August 2, 2006

Latest update: February 29, 2024

Version: 2.1

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 10
Windows 98
Windows NT
Windows 2000
Windows 95

Additional Requirements: None

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3.3/5

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not v 2.1 Cite and/or take down CNET!
December 31, 2011
Pros
bloat and cruff
Cons
not v 2.1 Cite and/or take down CNET!
Summary
not v 2.1 Cite and/or take down CNET!
Only for Windows 95
BFeelyMay 9, 2011
Pros
Great for getting OpenGL on original Windows 95
Cons
Does not provide hardware acceleration. An OpenGL compatible driver is needed for accelerated 3D.
Summary
Version is OpenGL 1.1, not 2.1
cnet_daSeptember 10, 2009
Pros
Great if you want v1.1
Cons
Mislabeled version. v2.1 impossible to find.
Summary
From the readme.txt: OpenGL(R) 1.1 Release for Windows(R) 95 --------------------------------------- 1. OpenGL Functionality Notes 2. Redistributable components for Windows 95 ... snip ... Obviously the wrong version.