I downloaded the OpenGL API, and I''ve started doing NeHe''s tutorials, but I keep seeing references to GLUT. I''m not sure what it is, or whether I need it, can anyone help? ---Sketchy

Glut is a libary of functions that can be used to do standered Win32 stuff easier. This makes it simpiler to Start OpenGL coding straight away. I would recommend this to any beginner who wishes to learn OpenGL but dosen''t want to get bogged down by the Win32 code which is much harder to understand.

GLUT is an OpenGL Utility Toolkit. It is designed to be used with small to medium-sized applications for cross-platform coding. It has tried to remaove all OS or "window" specific code so that you can use the same code for Win32, X Windows, and MAC. It''s pretty sweet and very easy to learn...check it out at SGI''s website.

Hey, do NeHe''s tutorials use the GLUT?

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