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OpenGL Verstion

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haydavis
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OpenGL Verstion

#1 Post by haydavis »

Hello, I have moved from MS directX to OpenGL on Linux Debian. My computer is running Jessie version with Gimp. I am trying to use several of the gl 4.0 functions but getting compiler error. I check for OpenGL version and appears to be version 1.5 but I can not believe my eyes. How can I verify the correct openGL version and how can I upgrade to a moder version of at least 4.0?

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#2 Post by peter_irich »

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glxinfo | grep OpenGL
glxinfo is in glxinfo package.

Peter.

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Re: OpenGL Verstion

#3 Post by haydavis »

thx, looks like openGL version is 3.0. I will explore how to upgrade the version to 4.0 or 4.5. Any advice would be much appreciated.

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#4 Post by HumTum »

How can I verify the correct openGL version and how can I upgrade to a moder version of at least 4.0?
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Re: OpenGL Verstion

#5 Post by thanatos_incarnate »

The open source Mesa drivers are at OpenGL 3.3 maximum (I think?)
They are working at 4.0 support, but don't hold your breath.

I think the proprietary drivers for Nvidia and ATI cards support the latest 4.x branch.
The Debian Wiki will tell you how to install those.

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