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If you want a nice developer friendly API, try SDL. IT has BMP support and an API for sound. If you want to do 3D Graphics, try the GLUT. Both SDL and GLUT have support for various input devices.
If you want to try lower level stuff, have a read of the Linux Programmers Guide.
After careful deliberation, I have come to the conclusion that Nazrix is not cool. I am sorry for any inconvienience my previous mistake may have caused. We now return you to the original programming
Thanks Godfre and Zuvembi , SDL looks like exactly what I need , Ill download it at work tonite . Can I email you guys if I,m having problems getting started ?
I have no problems with support via email, but I would recommend subscribing to the Linux Game Developer list at the sunsite link above...
After careful deliberation, I have come to the conclusion that Nazrix is not cool. I am sorry for any inconvienience my previous mistake may have caused. We now return you to the original programming
I'm probably not the person to talk to for anything other than setup issues. I'm just starting my game programming. But I do have a reasonably good idea where to hunt down info, and can probably help get your machine setup. FWIW.
------------------ Dane Jackson - zuvembi@mindless.com The meek shall inherit what they're bloody well given. And be thankful for it.
Dane Jackson - zuvembi@mindless.com
The meek shall inherit what they're bloody well given.
And be thankful for it.
I am new to the linux enviroment (just installed suse) but not to game programming. I need help getting started , will my old dos graphics routines still work ? Which graphics format does linux support , pcx , bmp , gif etc, What about sound support?I am still trying to find books libs and tutorials any info will be greatly appreciated....................
You could also check out the ClanLib Game SDK; which is a higher-level API than SDL, and takes care of much more than just the primitives. It gives you very easy access to display, sound, resources and a outstanding network API.