QuickDraw 3D vs. OpenGL: accelerating the 3D interface
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Apple's QuickDraw 3D and Microsoft's OpenGL technologies provide system architectures for representing 3D objects, textures and lighting and are designed for cross-application integration and compatibility. OpenGL has additional advanced features such as alpha blending, motion blur and fog. QuickDraw resides as an extension in the system folder of the computer. QuickDraw is supported by many hardware and software companies, and dedicated accelerator boards featuring QuickDraw cost between $350 and $2,500 are available in the market. QuickDraw is also featured in some video display boards. OpenGL gets the support of more vendors than QuickDraw, and accelerator boards with integrated display and OpenGL are available for prices starting at $250. Microsoft is testing a new cross-platform 3D architecture and media interface called Direct3D.
Publication Name: Newmedia
Subject: Computers and office automation industries
ISSN: 1060-7188
Year: 1996
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How Three U.S. Companies Use Fax to Simplify Administration
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Many businesses are using facsimile equipment to enhance their text and graphic communications. Facsimile equipment by Panafax Corp. has been installed at Lone Star Industries, Unity Sewing Products Inc. and The Allen Group. These companies have found the equipment to be cost effective, reliable, fast and easy to operate. The equipment has helped in the transmission of financial data, increased sales and reduced labor costs. Facsimile equipment can also function as low volume copiers, off-line printers and part of integrated communications systems. A chart of Japanese facsimile equipment appears in the article.
Publication Name: Office Equipment & Products
Subject: Computers and office automation industries
ISSN: 0387-5245
Year: 1983
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Expansion Interface Has Three Slots
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Supposedly one of the most advanced expansion boards available, the Micro-X64 from Compuscope for the Commodore 64 is now on the market. It has three expansion slots: two for use with programs on a cartridge and the horizontal slot allowing 80 character cards. The board has a Pause switch, a non destructive reset button and a comprehensive users manual. A photograph of the product is included in the article.
Publication Name: Leisure Time Electronics
Subject: Computers and office automation industries
ISSN: 0273-6586
Year: 1984
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