[SDL] 2D API evolution (SDL 1.3/2.0)

[Torsten Giebl]

Hello !


> Ok, maybe I'm just a coward for not daring to rely on OpenGL alone?
> However, it seems like it's a fact of life that proper OpenGL support
> is only to be expected on the relatively small number of computers owned by
> power users and hardcore gamers. This is a rather small user base if
> you're into anything but AAA titles.
>
> So, Direct3D it is. ...and OpenGL, because I totally refuse using
> Windows as my primary development platform! :-D


Why ? I mean today a 3D card is pretty cheap, okay not an actual
one but a generation or two behind still has good speed and is really
cheap. The cards that i used over the years all had good OpenGL
and DirectX drivers. NVIDIA was the only choice for Linux users
a long time, but now maybe AMD+ATI will make the driver open source.

Also the crap built in IBM 3D Chipsets will get OpenSource drivers,
which will make many Laptop Users happy.


CU